Steve Bruce stood on the touchline for the first-time as Toon boss as two second-half penalties from Paul Gallagher cancelled out Jonjo Shelvey’s 40th minute free-kick. Bruce used the game to give virtually his full squad minutes, with only two players staying on the field from the side that started the first-half:
9. Jamaal Lascelles (for Schar 46) - 6
Will be disappointed his side conceded two second-half goals... 6 Photo: Stu Forster
10. Jacob Murphy (for Ritchie 46) - 6
Was a constant threat in an unusual left wing-back role but his end product let him down... 6 Photo: Stu Forster
11. Jack Colback (for Hayden 46) - 7
Another solid showing from the combative midfielder. Has surely played his way into the manager's plans... 7 Photo: Ian MacNicol
12. Jamie Sterry (for Manquillo 46) - 6
Very harsh decision to award a penalty against the full-back... 6 Photo: Stu Forster