Newcastle United goalscoring hero Alan Shearer launched a scathing critique of Nick Woltemade's recent performances for the Magpies after another dismal showing in the 3-2 defeat to Everton.

The German frontman looked out of place in a midfield role in the first half-hour, before being switched to his more usual centre-forward position, although he again failed to make any impact.

Woltemade's struggles of late are a far cry from his first few months on Tyneside, when he burst on to the scene following his club record £69m from Stuttgart.

He has now scored just once in his last 19 appearances for Newcastle, with Anthony Gordon often preferred in the main striking role.

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Shearer insists it's not all on Woltemade's shoulders and that others have to step up too, but the former United striker has not been impressed with recent contributions.

"It's definitely a conundrum," he told BBC's Match of the Day. "First of all, I thought Newcastle were a bit...