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Shearer: I'm surprised Benitez is staying
Newcastle United鈥檚 record goalscorer and former captain Alan Shearer admits he is 鈥渄elighted鈥� but a 鈥渓ittle surprised鈥� by Rafa Benitez's decision to stay on as manager of the Magpies.
Shearer said: "It's a tough league, The Championship, and hopefully he can get Newcastle back into the Premier League within one season."
The 56-year-old Spaniard was appointed Newcastle manager in March, following the sacking of Steve McClaren.
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