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Rafael Benitez praise Steve Bruce for giving opportunity to Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff

Former Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez was pleased to see Matty Longstaff scoring on his Premier League debut against Manchester United.

Benitez has praised Steve Bruce for keeping faith in Matty Longstaff and gave him the start in a crucial game against Manchester United at St James’ Park.

The Magpies won 1-0 against the Red Devils where the 19-year-old youngster scored a brilliant goal from outside the penalty box.

Benitez wrote in his personal blog this week that the emergence of Sean and Matty Longstaff only suggests that the Magpies should heavily invest in the youth set up.