Big Andy Hopes To Play Big Part

POINT-saver Andy Carroll hopes to win a place in the Newcastle United side during their six-game survival run-in.

The 19-year-old notched his third goal of the season as he came from the bench to steer home an 81st-minute header during Saturday's 1-1 draw at Stoke.

And Carroll is determined to add to that tally in the coming weeks in a bid to help his hometown club climb clear of the top-flight drop zone.

"I need to stay fit now, work hard in training, keep doing everything the gaffer tells me to and hopefully win a place in the team," he told nufcTV.

"I was delighted to get the goal at Stoke because it was a goal we really needed.

"It was a good ball by Duffer and I just knew where the goal was and tried my best to get it up and over the keeper.

"It was an unbelievable feeling to see it go in and my head was still buzzing after the game.

"We're now two points behind Sunderland but we're all confident we can get out of trouble and we've got another massive game at Spurs next week."

By Craig Hope