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No comment on bust-up from Hughton
Newcastle United, 10:10, March 24, 2010 ,
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has refused to comment on an alleged training ground fight between Andy Carroll and Steven Taylor.
Hughton was asked about the reported incident following the Magpies' 1-0 win at Doncaster on Tuesday but he refused to be drawn on the claims, instead concentrating on another good team performance in which Carroll hit the winner to move Newcastle five points clear at the top of the Championship.
Hughton said: "The team have been focused all season. Everybody is aware of things. We have carried the pressure of being top all season and the pressures that go with that. This team is very focused.
"Andy Carroll is a player in very good goalscoring form at the moment.
"He's one that we've continually said had to add goals to his game and he's certainly providing that for us.
"Andy was part of the XI. We're always working on selection, but he's a player on very good form. He's a vital player for us."