Alan Shearer does not view Alexander Isak as a traditional centre forward but believes Newcastle United's record signing will improve as a 'focal point'. The Sweden international scored on only his second Premier League start since September as Eddie Howe's side earned a much-needed win over Wolves on Sunday.
Isak opened the scoring with a fine first-half header, and substitute Miguel Almiron struck late to secure the points after Hwang Hee-chan's equaliser at the Gallowgate End. The former Real Sociedad star was one of five changes to the starting eleven, with Callum Wilson replacing the striker just after the hour mark.
Newcastle's number nine is in the midst of a poor run of form, but is still the club's second top scorer this season with seven goals. Shearer was asked whether Howe will now consider Isak as the first-choice forward for the remainder over the campaign, but the Premier League's all-time record goalscorer believes the 23-year-old still needs to develop his game as a central striker.
