Rafa Benitez impressed by Jamaal Lascelles

Football Update: Rafa Benitez hailed the “character” of his Newcastle United players after they fought back and claimed a point at Carrow Road. Benitez’s side drew 2-2 with Norwich City thanks to a late goal from captain Jamaal Lascelles.

Benitez’s side drew 2-2 with Norwich City thanks to a late goal from captain Jamaal Lascelles.

“He equalised the game, and the goal came at an important time.”

The result saw the Championship leaders maintain their one-point advantage over second-placed Brighton and Hove Albion, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Ipswich Town.

Lascelles had been involved in the incidents that led to Norwich’s first-half goals.

And United manager Benitez revealed Lascelles’ determination to atone for the mistakes after the game.

“It’s always important for the team to recover, but when a player knows he has been involved in a mistake, it is even more important for him that he can score,” said Benitez.
“He equalised the game, and the goal came at an important time. We were on top of them, we scored, and then we had a couple of chances to win. It was a pity they didn’t go in.”

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