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Fans react to Newcastle’s squeaky Lillestrom victory

ByRussell Hughes|
LA MANGA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 20: Georginio Wijnaldum (R) of Newcastle United scores their opening goal during the friendly match between Newcastle United and Lillestrom at La Manga Club on February 20, 2016 in La Manga, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
LA MANGA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 20: Georginio Wijnaldum (R) of Newcastle United scores their opening goal during the friendly match between Newcastle United and Lillestrom at La Manga Club on February 20, 2016 in La Manga, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
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Newcastle United were hoping to use the game against Lillestrom as a springboard for further Premier League success, although they dragged out a win against a side who hadn’t played football since November.

Head coach Steve McClaren will be pleased, though, but may not share the sense of sarcasm as some fans.

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