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Lee Ryder

Joelinton gets man of the match as Newcastle improve - player ratings

Newcastle United earned a point in their survival fight thanks to Joe Willock's late intervention.

The Magpies were miles better than they had been at the Amex before the international break, where a 3-0 defeat saw Steve Bruce come under fire.

But after making wholesale changes to the side, Bruce saw his team offer up a reaction.

Joelinton opened the scoring before a Harry Kane double. But Willock - a late substitute - nipped in to level matters in the dying stages.

Here are Lee Ryder's player ratings.

Martin Dubravka 7

Stayed alert as Spurs piled on late pressure. Left exposed for both Harry Kane goals.

Jacob Murphy 7

Always a threat and produced a host of testing crosses.

Emil Krafth 4

At fault for the equaliser and didn't inspire much confidence at the back. Newcastle can't afford to have passengers in a relegation fight.

Jamaal Lascelles 6

He won't be satisfied with the result but put in a steady shift.

Paul Dummett 6

Suspect for both first half goals as he stood off.

Matt Ritchie 7

A battling display. Newcastle will need this version of Ritchie to stay up. Big part in the equaliser.

Sean Longstaff 8

An ice-cool pass for the opener for Joelinton. Looked tidy and much more like the player that burst on to the scene in 2019.

Jonjo Shelvey 7

Ended the game as an auxiliary centre-back at times. Can't fault his commitment or spirit.

Joelinton 8

Grabbed the opener and had big part in equaliser. Has endured his critics but gets man of the match here for me.

Miguel Almiron 7

A quiet first half but improved after the break. Headed one off the line and had a hand in the equaliser.

Dwight Gayle 6

Made some good runs but ultimately lacked sharpness with a couple of good first half chances.

Subs

Allan Saint-Maximin 7 (for Gayle 67)

A welcome return and played part in the equaliser.

Joe Willock (for Krafth 79)

Strikes like that are just priceless.

Javier Manquillo (for Murphy 83)

*Subs must play 15 minutes

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