Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is delighted with the early impact of Chris Wood.
The January signing is yet to score.
But Howe says: "He'll want that goal but it's not lost on me the difference he's made to that front line. There's been a lot of passes that he's had no right to either get a touch on or just knock a defender which means we're able to spend longer in their half.
"Also his work rate and teamwork. He's covered for Maxi a couple of times when he's out of position so for a striker to do those unselfish things has made a big difference. I don't think you can underestimate all the aspects of his game that help the team."
On Allan Saint-Maximin, the manager added: "He's got everything I think you'd want in his locker already. His overall work-rate and attitude was very good on Tuesday and if he can hit that consistently then what a player he can be. He has the talent to do whatever he wants to do."
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