Souness: "I Know What Ameobi Can Do"

However, the rangy striker produced arguably one of his best displays in a Newcastle striped shirt, with Souness conceding he wants that every time he takes to the pitch.

"Our supporters have to understand that there is a player in there waiting to come out - and he came out today," said Souness.

"If you turn up at the training ground you will see that two days out of five he is unplayable, not just in terms of his physique because he is a big, powerful man, but also with his touch and control. We have to get that off the training ground and onto the pitch like we did today."