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Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic was pleased with his side's character after twice coming from behind to earn a point against Newcastle

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Southampton's Dusan Tadic said his side showed character to twice fight back and earn a 2-2 draw against Newcastle at St Mary's.

Isaac Hayden and Ayoze Perez twice gave Newcastle the lead but Manolo Gabbiadini's double, the second a late penalty, ensured honours were shared in the Premier League encounter.

Tadic told Sky Sports Premier League: 'We conceded the (second) goal but after that we showed character to come back.

Dusan Tadic (right) was pleased with his side's character as they twice came from behindu00a0
Dusan Tadic (right) was pleased with his side's character as they twice came from behind
Gabbiadini was twice on target as Southampton battled to a  2-2 draw against Newcastle
Gabbiadini was twice on target as Southampton battled to a 2-2 draw against Newcastle

He added: 'We showed character to come back but I think we can play much better.