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'I want to give everything for this badge'

Eddie Howe and Joe Willock
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After Saturday's FA Cup victory against Birmingham, Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock spoke about the racial abuse he has recently received on social media.

Speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle, Willock said: "It's definitely been tough. When you have a good family around you, team-mates who are like your family and a manager you can speak to about anything, it makes it so much easier.

"The day after, we had the meeting in his [Eddie Howe's] office straight away. He gave me comfort and we spoke about it. This is why I have so much respect for the manager and team.

"I want to give everything for this badge because they have helped me through the hardest of times."