NICK THE NO.1 SPOT

Howe tells Pope to target England shirt as Toon boss aims to end his woeful record against Pep

- IAN MURTAGH

NICK POPE has been challenged by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to reach for the sky and establish himself as England's No.1.

The former Burnley keeper has made an outstanding start to his Toon career following his £10million move from Burnley.

Pope is one of only three keepers in all four divisions not to have conceded a goal this season. The others are Ederson, who will be on duty for Manchester City at St James' Park this afternoon, and Freddy Woodman of Preston, the keeper Newcastle sold to make way for Pope.

The 30-year-old was labelled world-class by Adam Lallana after his exploits at Brighton last week, while he has become a social media sensation after bizarrely topping a Burger King poll to discover favourite toppings!