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Rob Elliot is keeping his fingers crossed that Rafael Benitez stays at Newcastle for years to come as the club attempts to re-establish itself in the Premier League.
The 57-year-old guided the Magpies back into the top flight on Monday night, when a 4-1 victory over Preston clinched the last remaining automatic promotion place.
Benitez quickly laid down a marker as he, owner Mike Ashley and managing director Lee Charnley prepare to discuss the way forward, with the sub-text being that, should the club not share his ambition, he may not see out the three-year contract he signed in May last year.