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Newcastle United fans have hailed Jamaal Lascelles as a ‘proper captain’ after it emerged he has been playing through the pain barrier for months with a groin problem.

Lascelles will undergo surgery this evening to cure a hernia problem, he has been suffering with for months, and will miss Sunday’s season finale against Barnsley.

The 23-year-old also missed out on Friday’s 2-0 win over Cardiff and despite being pencilled in for surgery, he is expected to be fit to return to pre-season training on July 3, alongside the rest of the squad.

Lascelles has made a total of 47 appearances this season - 43 of them in the Championship - and he has captained his side to promotion to the Premier League.

The former England under-21 international’s form has been questioned in recent weeks, but his hernia problem goes a long way to explaining why he suffered a dip in form.

And now Magpies fans have lavished praise on their skipper, for his commitment to the cause while playing through injury.

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Lewis tweeted: “Fair play to Lascelles playing through the pain barrier for months to try and get us promoted. Coloccini wouldn’t have done that.”

Joe agreed, adding: “Jamaal Lascelles. What a bloke playing through the pain barrier. Would Coloccini even consider doing this? Not a chance!”

Laurence Taylor added: “Fantastic to hear how committed Lascelles has been, think the hernia is the reason for his bad form.”

Beth Abson continued: “Just when I think I can’t admire Lascelles anymore, it comes out he’s been playing injured with a double hernia for 4 months. Some boy.”

And Jack summed up the thoughts of most fans, by tweeting: “Pure commitment, a proper captain. If this was Dwight Gayle or Matt Ritchie he’d be praised. So if anyone gives Lascelles stick then.”

To see how Newcastle fans have reacted to news that Lascelles has been playing through injury, have a read below...