Steve Bruce hails four Newcastle United players after West Ham United win

Steve Bruce hailed debutants Callum Wilson, Jeff Hendrick and Jamal Lewis – and Andy Carroll – after Newcastle United’s 2-0 win at the London Stadium.

By Miles Starforth

Published 13th Sep 2020, 08:00 BST

Updated 13th Sep 2020, 11:08 BST

Wilson and Hendrick, signed this week along with Lewis, were on target for Bruce’s side against West Ham United.

“All week has been positive,” said Bruce. “I’m particularly pleased for Jeff and for Callum to get off the mark, and the young full-back Jamal Lewis had a good debut too. I’m delighted with the attitude against a big strong West Ham team, and I thought the better football came from us.”

Carroll also impressed against his former club after losing weight in the off-season.

“Andy needs a big pat on the back, the way physically he came back, he’s lost 5kg and worked tirelessly on his fitness,” added Bruce. “He looked back to somewhere where Andy Carroll can be. He deserved his chance, and I’m pleased he took it.”