1:01 Newcastle boss Steve Bruce was delighted with Andy Carroll's contribution after his first start of the season in the 2-0 win over Sheffield United Newcastle boss Steve Bruce was delighted with Andy Carroll's contribution after his first start of the season in the 2-0 win over Sheffield UnitedNewcastle manager Steve Bruce thinks forward Andy Carroll can be a "big asset" to the club over the remainder of the season. Carroll made a positive impact at Bramall Lane on Thursday"The longer it went on (against Sheffield United), the better he got - and he got an assist in his first game, which can't be bad. And Bruce added: "He would have made a world-class centre-half back in my day, because he just goes and heads it. "When he is around our own 18-yard box, he does his job well - that was part of the reason he played. "He has got a physicality and a presence - he gives everyone a lift when he is in and around the training ground."

Source: Sky sports December 08, 2019 06:00 UTC