Newcastle and England striker Michael Owen has revealed manager Kevin Keegan "has brought a real feel-good factor into the club".After claiming his first win since returning to Tyneside at the ninth attempt, Keegan steered the Magpies to safety thanks to a six-game unbeaten run to bring the buzz back at St James' Park.

Owen told the Evening Chronicle: "He's had a massive impact. It was never going to happen straight away. Not only did we have some tough games but when he came we had a lot of players low on confidence.

"But if you could ever ask for a man to pick people up and get the best out of them it's Kevin Keegan.

"There is more improvement to come. We all enjoy training and playing alongside each other. When you enjoy training you do your job better.

"He has been a fantastic appointment for us and we've all enjoyed his time so far."

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