Andy Carroll has only gone and scored one of the best goals you'll see this year during a pre-season friendly against League One side Crewe Alexandra.
The Newcastle United striker, who failed to find the net in 21 appearances last season, chested the ball down from a diagonal Jamaal Lascelles' pass and performed the most outrageous piece of skill to outwit the opposition.
Carroll took a second touch with his head, flicked the ball over the defender and volleyed home past a helpless Dave Richards in Crewe's net.
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It was a moment of magic from the former Liverpool and West Ham forward, who has struggled to make an impression in his second spell at the club.
The 31-year-old spoke about the finish in a post-match interview as Newcastle prepare for the new campaign.
"It's nice to get a goal, it's nice to get a win and hopefully there's many more to come." he said.
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Newcastle boss Steve Bruce beamed about Carroll's effort in the pre-season friendly and spoke about his qualities as a striker.
"He was very, very good and scored a goal. It was the Andy Carroll of old, the goal. We know his qualities and the big thing is to stay well and to stay fit.
"He's worked ever so hard. Probably lockdown helped him and touch wood, he looks good."
Carroll rejoined Newcastle in the summer, eight years after leaving the club, but it hasn't been the dream return he will have hoped for.
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He will be aiming to make up for lost time in the coming months as The Magpies try and improve on their 13th placed finish in 2019/20.
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