Shelvey has clearly made a strong impression on coaching staff at Newcastle

Shelvey made the £12million switch from Swansea in the winter transfer window as Newcastle attempted to spend their way out of the relegation zone.

And the 23-year-old appears to have made an instant impact at St James' Park.

Not only was Shelvey crucial to Newcastle's 2-1 win over West Ham on his debut but now manager Steve McClaren has handed the England international the captaincy.