More to come from me – Yedlin

DeAndre Yedlin says there’s a lot more to come from him at Newcastle United – thanks to Rafa Benitez.

Yedlin helped the club win the Championship title in his first season at St James’s Park.

And the defender, signed from Tottenham Hotspur last summer, is relishing United’s return to the Premier League.

Yedlin – who played in the division with loan club Sunderland last season – feels he’s better equipped to tackle top-flight football after a year at Newcastle working with Benitez.

“I think I’ve developed a lot,” said the 23-year-old. “I think he’s the kind of coach that gets the best out of every player. He’s definitely getting the best out of me and there’s definitely more to come.

“I’m nowhere near where I want to be and I’m nowhere near the finished product. I’m improving, and that’s all you can do. I’m improving every day.”

Yedlin says he’s “honoured” to play for Newcastle, who will be better covered in his native United States next season.

Asked if he was looking forward to the Premier League, Yedlin added: “Massively.

“Newcastle’s one of the clubs, especially in the States, that you knew about growing up.

“It’s a great honour to be able to play for this club, especially going into the Premier League.

“I’m looking forward to that. I know my family will enjoy it, because they’ll be able to watch games on TV.”