Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren was delighted with Rob Elliot's performance for their 1-0 win at Bournemouth.

McClaren vowed to wrap Elliot in "cotton wool" as the 29-year-old continues to battle thigh trouble after playing through the pain in the 1-0 Premier League victory at Dean Court.

"You'll see him walking around with cotton wool wrapped around him for the next two weeks," said McClaren, still missing injured goalkeepers Tim Krul and Karl Darlow.

"Rob's been heroic to get us through the last two games in what two weeks ago was a big crisis.

"I said at half time character will win us this game, and character did. Tremendous."

Elliot pulled off a string of fine saves as McClaren's men sneaked out of Bournemouth with a hugely fortunate win.

Ayoze Perez's winning strike was Newcastle's only shot on target, with Elliot excelling despite his continued injury woes.