Newcastle United defender Federico Fernandez has called on teammates to build on their winning form.

The Magpies were far from their best against Southampton on Sunday, but eventually secured a priceless 2-1 victory at St James' Park on Sunday to climb into the top half of the table at the end of a gruelling, but successful week.

Fernandez said: "We are working hard to keep our shape. We feel okay. We took our chances and they are great points.

"We need to enjoy this period and build a winning mentality.

"You never know where we can arrive at the end of the season, but we take it game by game."