Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was happy after their 1-1 draw at West Ham.
Craig Dawson headed the opener for West Ham from Aaron Cresswell's enticing free-kick after goalkeeper Martin Dubravka had earlier tipped a Jarrod Bowen effort onto the crossbar.
But the visitors capitalised on a defensive lapse on the brink of half-time when Joe Willock guided a deft finish onto the far post and watched it creep narrowly over the line.
Howe said, "It was a really good performance for us. A tough ground, we started really well, put them under pressure, got a lot of balls in their box and were disappointed to only get one goal really. West Ham are a top team so are always in the game.
"We deserved it in the opening 45 minutes and it was a great goal for us, we are disappointed with the one we conceded because we know all about their set-piece threat."
On Willock, he added: "It is very important for him personally and the team, he is a goalscorer, he is a key player for us, it has been coming. His performances have improved week on week - hopefully that is the first of many as our midfield probably hasn't contributed enough."
Allan Saint-Maximin was missing through injury as Howe explained: "He got a kick on his calf last week and it was too sore to play today - it was a late call, we hoped he might make the game but he didn't.
"It gives us more confidence, you saw a resilience, fighting spirit, and a really good mentality from the group - all positives from our perspective but we have to keep showing up and bringing those qualities.
"The unity has been there from day one, the confidence is growing and improving and will only continue on the back of performances like this one."
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