Rob Elliot receives major boost after being handed fresh four-year Newcastle deal as he nears return from injury agony

ROB ELLIOT’S rehab has been boosted by a new four-year Newcastle deal.

The Toon keeper has penned fresh terms as he nears a return from the knee injury which has ruled him out since March.

Elliot, 30, said: “I had a good run in the team last year but I was obviously gutted at the end with the injury.

“So it’s a real confidence-booster that the club have put their faith in me.

“It’s helped my rehab as well, because it’s something to work towards, and it ties everything up perfectly.

“I can look forward to the future, commit to getting back fit and hopefully getting us back to where we want to be.”

Boss Rafa Benitez added: “It shows our confidence in him as a goalkeeper for now and for the future.

“Hopefully he will be challenging for the goalkeeper position again very soon.”