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Newcastle's Georginio Wijnaldum focused on derby after heroics against Norwich

Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates after making it 2-0 in the second half
Image: Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates after making it 2-0 in the second half against Norwich

Georginio Wijnaldum says his four-goal heroics against Norwich will count for nothing if Newcastle lose to rivals Sunderland in Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby.

The 24-year-old's goals helped Steve McClaren's side to a 6-2 win on Sunday - their first victory in the Premier League this season - but the Netherlands international is already thinking ahead to the Super Sunday clash. 

"What I realise is that every game is different. What I will do now is enjoy the moment and next week I will focus on Sunderland," he said.

"It's not normal to score four goals in a game. I will try but it will be hard. These are special moments in your career.

"Every game is different but I focus on that. I will work hard because I start on zero. I'll look to create chances and goals."

The win saw Newcastle double their goals for tally for the campaign and lifted them from the foot of the table, where Sunderland now sit ahead of the weekend. 

Georginio Wijnaldum with Steve McClaren during a Newcastle United pre-Season training session on July 28, 2015
Image: Steve McClaren and Wijnaldum will now turn their attention towards Sunderland

"It was a beautiful game for me, the whole team and the fans in the stadium. But especially for me as I scored four goals," added the £14.5m summer signing from PSV Eindhoven. 

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"It's wonderful, like a dream come true for me.

"If you score and you get a result, you are happier. It gives you a better feeling. To get four, be part of the first win and work hard is great. It will give us a lot of confidence for the next match."

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