Andy Caroll did his England call up prospects no harm by scoring an equaliser for Newcastle United against Woverhampton Wanderers, in the Premier League on Saturday.
Wolves scored even as Magpies began with a great display of energy. Wolves went ahead in the 45th minute, when Jelle van Damme played a ball through the centre for Ebanks-Blake to drive home. About twenty minutes into the second half, an unmarked Caroll nodded a high Barton free kick home.
Fresh from a 6-0 demolition of Aston Villa, last weekend, Newcastle appeared to continue from where they had left off against the Villans. And it was only their defensive organization that saw Wolves first hang in, and then get ahead, on the back of Ebanks-Blake's strike.
However, the story of the day belonged to Caroll, with assistance from Kevin Nolan; Caroll was equally at ease, in bruising tackles, aerial attacks and hold up play. Apart from an early header that tested Wolves 'keeper Hahnemann, Routledge and Nolan saw scoring opportunities going a begging.
Midway, the match was transformed into a bruising affair, featuring Karl Henry and Barton in particular. Several Wolves players were booked, as the Magpies became targeted increasingly in physical contests, as for instance, Alan Smith by Kevin Doyle, and Andy Caroll by Van Damme.
Matthew Jarvis was brought down by James Perch and referee Attwell denied what appeared to be a good call for a spot kick. The result was more rough play from Wolves, now spurred by perceived injustice.
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