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International teammates

With his proven Premier League quality and commanding aura from within the goalmouth, Randolph would hit the ground running.

He would also be playing with a number of his international teammates, namely Irish stars Daryl Murphy, Ciaran Clark and fellow goalkeeper Elliot.

Having teammates that he already knows well will allow him to ease into his place at Newcastle and build a rapport, strengthening his morale which in turn would help him display his best form.

In other Newcastle transfer news, Benitez is also plotting a move for a fellow countryman from the Premier League.

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