‘A tactical masterclass’

a brilliant individual goal and grabbed an assist for Jacob Murphy as his side came from behind to bag their first win in eight games.

Bruce, right, said:

“It was a tactical masterclass. Allan has missed half a season.

They have both, Allan and Callum Wilson, had muscle injuries.

“It was common sense to leave them on the bench and get an impact when they came on. Probably only Allan can do that. “When you see that you know what we have missed. We are a different animal with those two in the team. “You need your big players. You can see the difference he makes. It has been a struggle without him. He can make things happen.” The Toon manager added that their situation “is more healthy now than it was this morning.”