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Newcastle United have needed players to step up this season. Whether it’s been Lewis Miley’s rapid-fire ascension into a first-team player or Tino Livramento hitting the ground running following his move from Southampton, Newcastle have seen heroes emerge. Clearly, things aren’t going swimmingly well this season but there is obviously a character to this squad. Indeed, they needed as much against Blackburn in the FA Cup on Tuesday night. Eddie Howe’s side laboured for much of the contest and were taken to penalties. Enter, Mr Martin Dubravka. Not only did the £4m man make a number of key saves…

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