Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce was delighted to call upon Andy Carroll during Sunday's 2-1 win over Southampton.

The Magpies scored two second-half goals to win 2-1 at St. James' Park, with substitute Carroll providing an assist for Jonjo Shelvey's equaliser.

Danny Ings broke the deadlock shortly after the first-half only for Federico Fernandez to score the winner with three minutes remaining.

He said: "In the first half we looked like we had played three games in six days. I felt we were flat and it was not really until we changed things at half-time and went higher up the pitch we caused them some problems. They stuck at it, they showed a bit of spirit.

"The introduction of 'Big Andy' [Carroll] had glimpses today of what he had 10 years ago. He looks well at the moment. Big Andy Carroll coming on was a huge help."