“It’s a massive result for Eddie Howe after the disappointment of the weekend,” Morrison told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Football Daily podcast.
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“Newcastle wants to win another cup this season, being the champion of the Carabao Cup.
“It was a great result for them and a great performance, especially in the second half.
“In the first half they were a little nervous, but after the break they were exceptional and deserved the victory.
“You want a response after a disappointing performance, so you have to give credit to the players and staff for their reaction.”
Yoane Wissa’s first goal for the club opened the scoring, but Fulham quickly equalized thanks to Sasa Lukic.
The match looked destined for penalties before 19-year-old midfielder Lewis Miley, starting at right back, emerged to head in a late corner.
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“He’s a special player,” Morrison added. “He can adapt and play both right back and midfield and has a great presence. You don’t realize how big he is until you see him live.
“It’s a fantastic header. I think he’s trying to get it back into a dangerous area, but he managed to get it into the far corner.
“I thought he was comfortable in possession. Good players can play anywhere and he is certainly a good player.”
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