I`ve had enormous support: McClaren

Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren said he has had "enormous support from within the club" despite his side`s difficult start to the season.

The Magpies finally secured their first league win at the ninth attempt as they thrashed Norwich 6-2 on Sunday.

And McClaren is understood to have the full support of owner Mike Ashley.

McClaren said: "You are going to get protests and people not happy when you change the coaches. There is so much potential, but still a long way to go."

The former England manager`s only win before the game was in the League Cup against Northampton.