Lewis Hall says he believes he will stay at Newcastle United for a long time.

Hall returned to the England squad last week following his impressive form and admitted he was flattered by Manchester United's interest, but it has not influenced his thinking.

Hall said: "No, honestly, it hasn't influenced me. I think as long as other teams are interested in you, it means you're doing something right. It's a recognition of your performance, of you as a player and as a person.

I see it as positive. But at the same time, I also know how much I love playing here. I know that since the manager arrived, I've had very clear ideas about the team's goals and what we want to achieve.

After a couple of conversations and a couple of training sessions, I knew this manager would be a great fit for this club. I also knew that as a team it was important to bring in new players and strengthen the squad. Once we did that, signing a new contract was not a difficult decision.

Manchester United is expected to pursue Hall again in the coming year as they seek a long-term successor to Luke Shaw.

But the player, who has supported Newcastle United since childhood, said he hopes to stay on Tyneside for a long time, as long as the team continues to compete for trophies and achieves the club's goals and his personal ambitions.

Hall said: "I think that's how it will be. When you play for a team, you don't look too far ahead.

Obviously I'm very grateful for the contract I've received and for the faith the board and the manager have shown in me, and all of that.

But right now I'm just taking it game by game, trying to give my best for this club.

We have goals, and as long as we achieve those goals and do what we want to do, I believe I'll be here for a long time."

Under Howe, Hall has rediscovered his best form this season and has helped Newcastle United beat Hull City after returning to the England squad.

Newcastle United sits ninth after five matches and has lost only one game under the new manager.

Hall added: "He's a top person and he's been very good to me.

As long as I do my defensive work and cover the ground required for this position, he lets me play freely, and there's actually a lot of work involved in this role.

But as long as it helps the team, I'm happy to do it. So far he's been a real asset to every new person who has come in."

Übersetzt von KI.

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