The big frontman made his first start since returning to his old club on Thursday and marked the occasion with a fine performance at both ends
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has said that Andy Carroll would have made a “world-class centre-half” after the striker played a pivotal role in the Magpies' 2-0 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Thursday night.
The Newcastle native provided the assist for the second goal of the evening, with VAR eventually adjudging the 30-year-old to be onside as his glancing header sent Jonjo Shelvey through one-on-one with Dean Henderson.