Chancel Mbemba's mature debut on Sunday was more than enough to make an immediate impression with Newcastle supporters, but he'd created a lasting one even before kicking a ball.

The central defender was part of a Steve McClaren side full of life during the draw against Southampton.

And he's clearly not shy. On arrival at St James' Park, Mbemba was sporting a full tuxedo, a la James Bond. The Geordie shrinking violets are gone, and they're wearing dinner jackets and bow ties.

Chancel Mbemba turned up for Newcastle's 2-2 draw against Southampton in a full tuxedo

The central defender signed from Anderlecht in the summer and made his debut on Sunday

Mbemba (pictured holding off Saints striker Jay Rodriguez) was impressive at St James' Park

Manager Steve McClaren has asked all of his players to wear suits for home games. However, many of the squad do not yet have official club suits and, as a result, Mbemba chose to arrive in his own maverick fashion.

There has been some mystique surrounding the summer signing from Anderlecht, not least because of a variety of supposed birthdays, ranging from 1987 to 1994.

That has subsided somewhat during his short time in the North East, with Newcastle fans pleased with what they saw of the confident Congolese against Southampton.

After one thunderous first-half challenge on Southampton’s Jay Rodriguez, he won a standing ovation from the home crowd.

The Magpies went on to draw 2-2 but McClaren later praised his young defender for his mature display having been thrown in for his first start since signing from Anderlecht for £8.5million.