Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce says he won't quit after their 3-0 defeat to Brighton.

Goals either side of half-time from Leandro Trossard and Danny Welbeck put Albion in control and top scorer Neal Maupay added a third midway through the second half.

Bruce said, "We know we're a little bit short. When you're 3-0 down it's very difficult to chase a game.

"I'll take full responsibility. We were nowhere near the levels we need to be. That's a concern.

"Whoever got the result tonight would feel a huge lift. We have to dust ourselves down and hopefully can get a couple [of injured players] back. We have nine games to go. We had been doing well of late to a degree.

"You need big players in big games but it will take time [for them to get fitness back after injuries]. You can't rush them back. We can't make that an excuse. We were nowhere near the levels required.

"I've been in it [the game] a long time. It's very difficult. We're still confident we can get out of the situation. I'll never give up the fight."