Whilst most were enthusing about the five goal rout of the Dutch outfit, many forgot the two brilliant saves that Given pulled off before half-time. Opportunities which had they gone, could have changed the nature of the match.

Shay knows however that despite Wednesday night's result, Newcastle are not out of the woods yet: " We are still near the bottom of the table and we showed on Wednesday night that we play some football, we can get goals.

"We don't get much rest before Arsenal on Friday night but I am sure we will get the adrenaline going before kick-off.

It's great for everybody's confidence ahead of that game that we got a few goals last night with Bellamy's two and others chipping in, so we are looking forward to it.

On the incidents surrounding the game between Manchester United and Arsenal last weekend, Given said:" I wouldn't read too much into what has happened with Arsenal recently. They are still a top class team and Highbury is always a difficult place to go.