Two - cap Nigeria international Shola Ameobi has been praised by Newcastle gaffer Alan Pardew after he netted in the League Cup tie against Morecambe on Wednesday night.<br /><br />The experienced striker netted Newcastle's first goal with five minutes of normal time and Sammy Ameobi added a second deep in injury time. <br /><br />'' Shola has actually looked the best I have seen him in this pre-season. <br /><br />'' I think the Nigeria selection has actually given him a boost, I can see that in his eyes.<br /><br />'' He is looking forward to the international coming up and I think that has benefited us.<br /><br />''Sometimes we moan about that, this time it has been a bit of a lift for him and his confidence and everything. <br /><br />'' He was terrific in the second half,'' Alan Pardew was quoted as saying by chroniclelive.co.uk.<br /><br />Shola Ameobi has been summoned by coach Stephen Keshi for next weekend's World Cup qualifying match against the Flames of Malawi.<br /><i><br />Photo Credit: footballtop.com</i><br /><br /><br /><br />