By PON_News
Notts County midfielder George Abbott has expressed his delight at extending his loan spell with the Magpies until the end of the season, following another strong performance in their latest victory.
The 19-year-old, on loan from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, played a key role in securing the three points, providing a pinpoint assist for Alassana Jatta’s goal.
Reflecting on the game, Abbott acknowledged that Notts County had chances to score earlier but was pleased with how the team dug deep to secure the win against Carlisle United.
"I think we had a couple of chances in the first half which we probably should have scored," Abbott admitted. "I know I had one in the second half which I should have scored as well, but I tried to cross it. I think the boys dug in deep to get the win and the subs that came on really helped as well, which helped us push to the end. I think it was a really good performance."
The victory also saw Notts County register their 11th clean sheet of the season, a statistic that will be crucial as they continue their push for automatic promotion. Abbott credited the opposition for making the game competitive but praised the defensive resilience of his teammates.
"Credit to Carlisle. I think they played really well," he said. "They moved the ball quickly as well and started to look a bit like us. Towards the end of the game, they had a couple of chances, but it didn't look like they were too much of a threat trying to score. I think the defence held strong, and we got the job done."
Abbott played a decisive role in the only goal of the game, delivering a perfectly placed cross that Jatta headed home. The young midfielder has now contributed four goals and four assists in League Two this season, and he emphasised how much he enjoys pushing forward to create opportunities.
"I try to get myself forward as much as possible," he explained. "We normally play with two sitters, but I think when we've got one staying there, we've got a bit more security. So I feel I can get forward and get in those positions to get the crosses in. Obviously, when you've got AJ in the box, I think you can cross it anywhere. But yeah, he got his head on it, and it was a great half."
Abbott also praised the tireless performance of experienced forward David McGoldrick, whose energy and work rate played a key role in Notts County's attacking play.
Following his contract extension until the end of the 2024-25 season, Abbott reaffirmed his commitment to the club’s promotion push. The young midfielder has settled in well at Meadow Lane and is eager to help the team achieve their ambitions.
"I was really happy to hear that I extended it to the end of the season because I think I was getting quite comfortable in this team," he said. "The people around me were really helping, and the team I’m in, I think we can go forward and push for automatic promotion. Hopefully, we can do that."
With Abbott continuing to impress in midfield, Notts County will hope his presence can be a driving force in their pursuit of a return to League One.
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