Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United celebrates scoring with Sven Botman and Anthony Elanga(Image: Getty Images)

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe feels that Sven Botman will only go from strength to strength after having doubts over future eased by the powers that be.

And Howe dropped a hint that other stars could benefit from getting an update on where they stand contract wise. Botman had been linked with Chelsea and Liverpool but emerged as the big ticket January story at St James' Park when posing with sporting director Ross Wilson and CEO David Hopkinson as the ink dried on a his new deal.

Howe will watch on to see if Kieran Trippier and Fabian Schar are also afforded extensions with the pair leaving the club in the summer as things stand with their current deals close to an end.

When asked if Botman's performances were a reflection on signing a new deal, Howe said: “It would certainly help. For any player, if you have your future settled and you're not worrying about contract length or anything to do with off the pitch and you know you're here, then you've got to be all...