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Steve Bruce hails 'terrific' Karl Darlow and insists in-form Newcastle goalkeeper's current first-choice status is his to defend after string of heroic stops shut out Liverpool

Steve Bruce has lavished praise on goalkeeper Karl Darlow after his string of superb saves ensured Newcastle picked up a hard-fought point against Liverpool.

The 30-year-old produced a man of the match performance at St James' Park on Wednesday evening, having denied both Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino with truly breathtaking stops.

And as calls for Darlow to receive a long-awaited England call-up continue to build, Bruce did not hold back when lauding the in-form custodian.

Karl Darlow pulled off a string of fine saves to help Newcastle clinch a point against Liverpool
Steve Bruce reserved particular praise for his goalkeeper's performance after the stalemate

He told Amazon Prime: 'He's had to wait patiently for his chance and certainly with the way he's trained.