Brentford defender Nathan Collins insists there's plenty of positives to draw from defeat at Newcastle United.

Callum Wilson converted a penalty won by Gordon, having been fouled by Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken, for the only goal of the game.

It's frustrating, I'm gutted," Collins said. The lads put so much into it, honest to God.

We made it so hard for them; I'm really proud of the performance.

It's a tough game here, a tough place to come. This is one of the hardest places to come in the league."

On Newcastle's approach, Collins also said: They go full press on goal-kicks so it's difficult.

When it's in the middle we have to open the game and open the play. We have to get involved and create chances it's part of the game. I thought we played nice football.

On the ball I have a bit more freedom [in a back three]; I can join in the attack a bit more, play a bit higher and suck in players a bit more.

"The gaffer gives me freedom to get involved, so it's up to me to find the right positions."

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