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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.

This clip was first broadcast on 5 live Sport, Wednesday 25th May 2016.

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