Kieran Trippier has heaped praise on Matt Bondswell after the left-back's impressive performance in the 3-2 defeat to Benfica. The Newcastle United youngster replaced Matt Targett at half-time and hardly put a foot wrong during the second period.
Bondswell has earned plaudits from Newcastle supporters after the Eusebio Cup defeat as questions arise over whether he could force his way into Eddie Howe 's plans this season. Trippier was also keen to namecheck the 20-year-old after his Lisbon showing.
"I thought it was a great experience for a lot of players, coming to a place like this it's always difficult," Trippier told NUFC TV. "I think you look at Matt who played left-back, I thought he was outstanding.
