Newcastle at best when 'us against world' - Burn

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has returned from his post-World Cup break and quickly adapted to his new surroundings. The England defender expressed that he still needs to learn names, as the club had undergone turbulent changes following the departures of manager Eddie Howe and key players like Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Anthony Gordon.

Head coach Matthias Jaissle brought in half a dozen new staff members, while Burn has become acquainted with several new teammates including Lukas Hornicek, Ewen Jaouen, Aladji Bamba, Sean Steur, and Bazoumana Toure.

Despite the numerous arrivals and departures, Burn remains optimistic about leading Newcastle back into European competition. He believes that they perform best when they are united against adversity and enjoys the underdog mentality that they often display. Burn also expressed his excitement about embracing the change brought by the new signings, who are all under 24 years old and have never played in the Premier League before.

Jaissle has emphasized the importance of Burn in guiding the young players through the period of transition. Burn acknowledged that the club's previous success under Eddie Howe may have been affected by various rule changes, but he still yearns for the same intensity and fear factor that made them a formidable team. He hopes that this new sense of unity and determination will help them achieve their goals in the upcoming season, as they prepare to face Liverpool at St James' Park.