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Alan Shearer says what every Newcastle fan is thinking after stunning Callum Wilson strike

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer was left blown away by Callum Wilson's stunning equaliser in the draw against Crystal Palace.

The Graeme Jones era got under way with a battling 1-1 draw in the capital on Saturday afternoon, with an overhead kick from the current number nine cancelling out Christian Benteke's header.

Patrick Vieira's side dominated possession, and struck the base of the post in the first-half with another Benteke header.

United's strategy to contain and counter was struggling to reap any rewards, and they fell behind just before the hour-mark.

However, they were pulled level less than 10 minutes when Wilson managed to acrobatically fire past Vincente Guaita into the top corner.

Newcastle remain winless this season with a daunting test against Champions League winners Chelsea to come.

But it is a point which could prove crucial in the long run, and Shearer's reaction to Wilson's equaliser summed up the verdict from fans on social media.

He posted "wowza" followed by two clapping emojis, and supporters were quick to join in the praise for the former Bournemouth striker.

One fan replied: "Second best number 9 in my 25 years shouting for the Toon!"

Another supporter commented: "He must have been watching over your old games man."

A third fan posted: "Where would we be without him?"

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