Kieran Trippier has insisted that Newcastle United players must learn to deal with high expectations at St James' Park - even if those high levels are an internal demand.

The England World Cup hero has returned to the squad in recent weeks after a tough start to the campaign in which he was in and out of the team. After suffering a hamstring injury, Trippier has since came back to feature in 10 matches and played a part in the team's recent nine-game winning run.

That came to an end against Bournemouth, but Trippier knows that Newcastle can now bounce back and start another winning sequence.

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Trippier, speaking to United magazine this week, said: "Earlier in the season, we couldn't find our rhythm for whatever reason, but over the last eight games, we certainly have. We haven't really deviated too much from what we were doing earlier in the campaign.

"We remained positive and stuck together, which is so crucial and is something I've been big on since I arrived at the club. Once a team starts getting rhythm back you start seeing the best of individuals - like Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon - when they're on fire the team just clicks."

And reflecting on the added expectation these days on Tyneside, with Newcastle even talked up as title contenders by Alan Shearer last week, Trippier said: "There's more expectation now, and as players we have to deal with the expectation from the supporters - and even more importantly - the expectations we have of ourselves because we demand a lot from each other as a group.

"The rewards over that period included the Champions League and a cup final and we want to keep building on that. It is vital we stay grounded and don't take anything for granted."