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Newcastle United will give Steve McClaren full backing behind the scenes despite the Magpies’ precarious Premier League position.

The Chronicle understands that there has been no panic at United despite the nature of the 3-0 loss to Leicester City.

Indeed, it was business as usual for Newcastle at their Tyneside HQ as managing director Lee Charnley took his place in the stand to watch the Under-21s play out a 0-0 draw with West Brom.

And McClaren was boosted by the news that Siem De Jong, Yoan Gouffran, Karl Darlow and Jamaal Lascelles all got through the game unscathed after banking 90 minutes to keep on top of match fitness.

Nobody was more disappointed than McClaren after the 3-0 reverse against Leicester City but players went through a positive Monday morning training session as the head coach looked to get to the bottom of the problems that unfolded at St James’ Park on Saturday.

McClaren will demand a much better display from his players this weekend as they take on Crystal Palace.

While the names of David Moyes and Brendan Rodgers have been mentioned by a section of fans on social media over the weekend, McClaren will be handed time and January spending to improve things at Newcastle.