Rob Elliot: “You have to be ready, that’s how I made my Charlton debut – from the bench.
“You can’t be sitting there idle, you are literally just one kick or one injury away from being on the pitch, and that’s what you aspire to as a kid.
“The reality of the move now is starting to kick in.
“This move was the chance to play in the Premier League and against the best players in the world and the country.
“That’s what I want to do. The first thing is to get into training and show to the lads here what a good keeper I am. If I am needed, I’m ready.
“It should be brilliant, I’d love to play in front of 52,000 at St James’ Park.
“This is still a massive club. Newcastle are stronger for their blip (when the team were relegated) and the place is stronger for it.
“The way they have started the season shows that.
“There are a great set of new players here coming through.
“The team spirit is fantastic which is a major part of it.
“Newcastle is still one of the biggest clubs in the country.”