Stand-in boss Jason Tindall feels that Newcastle United will get better as the weeks go by.
The Toon coach orchestrated things from the dugout with Covid-stricken Eddie Howe watching a live feed back the hotel.
Speaking after the 3-3 draw against Brentford, Tindall said: "There is a lot more work to be done.
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"We have already done a lot of hard work
"We continue to work hard and hopefully that will go a long way to making us a better team.
"We can't focus on the league table we can only focus on ourselves."
Tindall spoke of the tricky dynamics involved with today's preparations.
He said: "There were lots of positives to take from the game.
"We had a constant dialogue with Eddie.
"He had a live feed and watched the game.
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"We made decisions and they helped and got us back in the game."
And reflecting on the atmosphere at St James'.
He said: "It was an incredible atmosphere.
"And we know how important they are going to be going forward."
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