Newcastle United winger Elliot Anderson admitted mixed emotions after their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Anderson believed Newcastle were "very unlucky" not to record maximum points as the Magpies were held to a goalless draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Anderson, introduced from the substitutes' bench in the closing stages for his first competitive senior game at St. James' Park, told nufc.co.uk: "Watching from the side, I thought we did really well and created so many chances whilst keeping the ball out of our own net. I think, to get to that next level, we need to put our chances away to start getting wins on the board.

"We've been very unlucky today, to be honest. We've been in the right areas and places but none of the chances seemed to hit the back of the net. For me, I'm trying to get that first goal and hoping it comes soon so I can start kicking on from there.

"I'm confident in the lads to get three points in the near future. You can see when we've picked up draws, everyone is fighting very hard for the win and I think that victory will come soon.

"The defending has been very good and we just need to be a bit more clinical and have that cutting edge when taking our chances in front of goal."

He added: "I've dreamt of playing at St. James' Park in the Premier League for a while now. When you get onto the pitch, you sort of focus into the game and cancel it out. Afterwards, you realise it's quite amazing when you're looking around the stadium.

"I've been trying to earn the gaffer's trust in putting me on and hoping I can make that difference. I thought I played well but I think I was just missing that goal or assist to try and change the game."