We're on a higher level than Newcastle, declares Jol

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The Magpies can ease to within two points of a place in the top four if they beat Spurs at St James' Park tonight after making a decent start to the new campaign under Sam Allardyce's command.

But Jol has insisted his side deserve to be regarded as being on a higher level than the Toon Army because of their achievements over the past couple of years.

"We had European football for the last two years and they didn't. Why would they be in the same boat?" he asked.

"It would be fantastic for them if they were in the first six or seven - playing European football next season would be a good achievement for them.

"We already did that twice so it's different. We are in the group stages of the UEFA Cup and they would love to do that as well.

"It's always about the end of the season. We finished above all the other teams including Bolton.

"The only conclusion you can make over the last couple of years is that teams like Aston Villa, Manchester City - they would be delighted to be in the top six."