Matt Targett says he's happy to fight for his place at Newcastle United.

Targett has started just four Premier League games this term - but hasn't been in the starting XI since November.

"I understand what's been going on," Targett told BBC Radio Newcastle. "Obviously, the injury didn't help - that was a big setback - and the team have been doing unbelievably.

"You know its hard to change a winning team and, at the moment, we've got the best defensive record in the league.

"I know that it's hard for me to get back in but I'm being as professional as I can be.

"I work hard, and when I get my opportunity, I want to show to the manager that I'm ready to be back in the team."