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Vurnon Anita admits that his stint at right-back is proving to be a learning curve with Newcastle United this season.

The Dutchman, even at 27, says he is open to learning much more under the guidance of Rafa Benitez after starting the campaign playing out of position.

When asked his thoughts on whether he would be staying in defence permanently, Anita told the Chronicle : “I am playing there yes, but I am still a midfielder.

“I can play in different positions so I am open-minded.

“At this moment I am enjoying this position and trying to learn everything about it in training.

“I want to be a better player in this position too.”

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Anita has already played at full-back with his previous club Ajax but now feels he can bring something else to the table at Newcastle.

He said: “In Holland I also played right-back and left-back with Ajax, and with the national team.

“I know what to do and what not to do. Now I am playing regularly there I am learning extra things.

“I will look to adapt that in every game.”

Anita is in direct competition for the right-back slot with former Atlético Madrid man Jesus Gamez and USA international DeAndre Yedlin for the position.

But he reflected: “There is a big squad and it’s competitive.

“But that can only be good for the team, you can rest players and change them.”