Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he is planning for Jonjo Shelvey to be part of his team.

Howe has spent the international break on the training ground with his squad and will take charge of his first match at home to Brentford on Saturday.

Howe wants to implement an attacking style at St James' Park and believes he has the players to do so, making specific reference to former England midfielder Shelvey.

Asked if any of the group had surprised him since he took over, the head coach said: "Just picking one, for example, Jonjo Shelvey.

"I knew how good Jonjo was on the ball technically, having played against him and seen him many times. When you actually work with him, you realise he's an incredible technician, and he can play passes all over the pitch, long and short.

"He's someone that I've looked at, in terms of our philosophy and how we want to play, and he'll be very important for us as the season develops."