Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback says the camaraderie within the squad is the best it has been "by miles" during his time on Tyneside.
The Magpies currently sit third in the Championship table, having won seven of their 11 league games this season.
It follows an overhaul of the squad by manager Rafael Benitez, following relegation from the Premier League.
"Sometimes you get that group which have the right mentality," Colback, who joined Newcastle in June 2014, said.
"All the lads are good lads, we all get on and we fight for each other.
"It's the best it has been by a mile, I think it's what the club was missing.