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'Dubravka can buy the lottery and win!' - Benitez delight at heroic debut for Newcastle goalkeeper

Rafael Benitez has hailed the performance of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka in Newcastle's 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday.

The Magpies signed Dubravka on loan from Sparta Prague in the January transfer window, and the Slovakia international was thrown into the deep end against the Red Devils.

Jose Mourinho's men had 13 shots on goal throughout the encounter, with six on target, but were unable to find a way past the debutant, who made a terrific save from Michael Carrick in injury time, and Benitez was thrilled with the 29-year-old.

"He can buy the lottery and win today.