Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has called upon his teammates to secure a top-six finish in the Premier League this season.

The Magpies are currently fifth in the table and would secure European football if they finish in that position.

Krul believes that a lofty finish is vital if the club are to entice new players to the club.

"We really want to push on for the second half of the season because we are up there and the chance is there," said Krul.

"We really have to push on. I don't think we should rest on our laurels, we just have to really crack on now.

"We have got a fantastic squad and if we can prove we are a top-six team at the end of the season, that will attract more players to the club and then we can really push on."

Newcastle host Aston Villa tomorrow afternoon.