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Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez hails squad's road spirit: 'We're organised, we press and it's a lot about effort'

Rafa Benitez has praised the attitude of his Newcastle players after they took the club to the brink of a new record for away wins in a season.

Saturday evening's 3-1 victory at Championship promotion rivals Huddersfield was their 13th on the road this season, equalling the high set by Kevin Keegan's team during the 1992-93 campaign.

Another at Reading on Tuesday evening would not only break that club record, but also strengthen the Magpies' grip on first place and Benitez has been delighted with the application his team has shown.

Rafa Benitez has praised his Newcastle players for levelling a club record for away wins
Rafa Benitez has praised his Newcastle players for levelling a club record for away wins
The 3-1 victory at Championship rivals Huddersfield was their 13th on the road this season
The 3-1 victory at Championship rivals Huddersfield was their 13th on the road this season

He said: 'The away form was on the list of things I had to find a solution for.