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George Bennett

Alan Shearer's surprising admission as he recalls memorable Newcastle hat-trick v Leicester City

Alan Shearer has revealed he was nursing a groin injury when he scored a hat-trick during Newcastle United's famous 4-3 win over Leicester City in February 1997.

Leicester were leading 3-1 at St James' Park with 14 minutes remaining until Newcastle received a free-kick on the edge of the Foxes' penalty area.

Shearer rifled the ball beyond a sea of Leicester bodies and beat Kasey Keller with the sheer velocity of his strike. He then levelled proceedings seven minutes from time with a neat finish into the bottom corner.

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