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Paul Dummett has been the “rock” of Newcastle United’s starting line-up in recent weeks - according to in-form keeper Rob Elliot.

The United star feels that Dummett’s displays against pacy Premier League stars such as Anthony Martial and Erik Lamela have not received the praise they deserve.

And Elliot, one of the leaders in the Newcastle dressing room, feels Dummett is one of the main reasons United’s form has picked up in recent times.

Elliot told the Chronicle: “Dummy is an under-rated player. You do not see many players get past him. Anthony Martial could not get past him recently and at Tottenham it was the same for Erik Lamela.

“He is a rock for us. He does a great job for us and it goes un-noticed.”

Dummett could make his 50th start for the Magpies in the Premier League this weekend against Watford. Elliot hopes he has a long-term future at the club.

He said: “Paul will be a centre-half one day, but at the moment he’s doing a great job at left-back. He epitomises our hunger and desire.

“Nobody cares more about the club than him and it was brilliant for him to get a goal against Man United recently.

“He came into the team when I did and he’s made such a massive difference. He’s a local lad as well and cares so much.”