Nick Pope had ‘a good laugh’ at not having to wait for his first Newcastle win

FAST START: Former Burnley keeper Nick Pope was delighted to taste Premier League victory at the first attempt with new club Newcastle. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Newcastle new boy Nick Pope has admitted his delight at not having to wait until the end of October to taste Premier League victory.

The 30-year-old England international was part of the Burnley side which collected all three points for the first time last season at the 10th attempt when they beat Brentford 3-1 at Turf Moor on October 30, and was on the receiving end when the Magpies finally ended their drought with a 1-0 win over the Clarets on December 4, their 15th game of the league campaign.