Perez: I'm ready to fill Gayle's boots

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Tuesday 17 January 2017 at 3:04pm

Ayoze Perez is ready to take on the number nine role left vacant through Dwight Gayle's injury Credit: PA Images

Ayoze Perez has said he is ready to fill the void left by Dwight Gayle if he is to be called upon.

The Spanish frontman assisted Dwight Gayle for Newcastle United's opener against Brentford before Gayle limped off with an injury. Perez insists he's more than ready to lead from the front during Gayle's absence if needed.

Newcastle's win against Brentford took them back to the top of the Championship ahead of title contenders Brighton. Perez remains confident that the Magpies are equipped to battle their way out of the division.

Newcastle play Birmingham on Wednesday in their FA cup replay third round fixture for the third time this season.Perez describes the tie as a 'league game' which him and his team mates are fully focussed on.