National media round-up as Newcastle continue 'steady climb to safety' with point at West Ham

Here's a look at what the national media have had to say after Newcastle's draw with West Ham.

Alex Bysouth was quick to praise Newcastle for securing a point against the Hammers. Bysouth, of the BBC, said: "Howe only picked up one win in his first eight games as Newcastle boss, but has collected three from five league games since the turn of the year to move the club clear of the drop zone.

"This draw came despite the loss of Kieran Trippier, who has had an immediate impact at St James' Park since his arrival, and electric winger Allan Saint-Maximin - arguably Howe's two most important players.

"But the Magpies boss found Willock and Joelinton in impressive form, with the latter almost sneaking in at the back post early on during a spell of nervy West Ham defending.

"Despite their bright start, Newcastle looked set to enter the break a goal down, only for the usually assured Declan Rice to miscue a header into Willock's path. The 22-year-old midfielder was alert and scored his first goal of the season from a tight angle as Hammers goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski failed to scramble his shot off the line.

"The former Arsenal midfielder also zipped an effort wide from distance in the pouring rain in a second half that saw both sides struggle to assert themselves, and Newcastle will no doubt be the more satisfied with a point."

Matt Law of the Telegraph praised Newcastle's money can't buy spirit after their draw with the Hammers. They said: "The winning run may be over, but it is now six Premier League games unbeaten for Newcastle United, who are displaying a quality that all their money cannot buy – spirit.

"Without their most significant January signing and missing their most exciting player, Newcastle could have easily