HOWE'S THAT FOR A SUPER SIGNING?

NICK WOLTEMADE paid off the first instalment of his £69million transfer fee as he headed Newcastle to a first league win of the season.

- By Damian Spellman

The 23-year-old Germany international needed just 29 minutes to find the back of the net for the first time at St James’ Park, some nine minutes quicker than Alexander Isak.

For all a 1-0 victory was deserved, Eddie Howe's men had to grind it out as Wolves, still to collect a single point this season, fought for some reward and, but for the excellence of keeper Nick Pope, who made two vital early saves, they might have got some.

Newcastle will need to be significantly better if they are to emerge from their opening Champions League encounter with Barcelona on Thursday night with something to show for their efforts.