Steve Bruce hails Danny Rose signing and feels Newcastle have landed 'Champions League quality'

The Magpies signed Rose with more than 24 hours left of the window and Bruce is delighted

Steve Bruce has hailed the signing of Danny Rose - after Newcastle United beat Bournemouth and Watford to his signature well ahead of deadline day.

The left-back is in line to make his Toon debut against Norwich City at St James' Park after completing his move to Tyneside on Thursday.

Bruce feels that Rose - who has played in major finals and at the last World Cup - is a fantastic aquisition.

He said: "If he played for England in the World Cup and Euro Cup final then we're delighted to get him.

"There's not as good a left-back in England - that's why he plays for his country.

"The move north suited him which makes a rare change.

"He's a northern lad, he didn't take much persuading.

"He knows he is walking into a massive football club for six month and we'll see where that takes us in the summer.

"Whatever happened at Spurs has happened, he needs a fresh challenge."

Rose gives Newcastle's squad an immediate lift and Bruce added: "We’ve got one or two knocks but the three new lads are essential coming into the squad and they’ll have a big part to play.

"We’re still without eight or nine but in the next couple of weeks, hopefully, we’ll get a few back."