Keith Downie gives the lowdown on Newcastles first Champions League since March 2003 against AC Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday; follow build-up and live updates from 4.15pm on Sky Sports digital platforms
I took a wander down to one of the canals where the fans are earlier, and they're having a whale of a time. It's something they've missed for so long. Some of the top six and even the Scottish teams who are so used to getting into European competition can take it for granted - that won't be the case for Newcastle.
I expect Eddie Howe to revert back to the tried and trusted on Tuesday. Callum Wilson played the full 90 minutes on Saturday in a 1-0 win. He trained on his own on Monday, and I expect Alexander Isak to come back in.I think Tonali will come back in due to Joelinton's injury, alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Sean Longstaff.
They'll miss Joelinton badly - his legs, energy and what he brings to the team - just as they're missing Joe Willock. But this is why they bought the likes of Tonali and kept Longstaff. They've got options now and the squad is stronger than last season.There are players like Kieran Trippier, who has played in a Champions League final, Guimaraes who has played in the competition for Lyon. But really, looking at the squad there's a lot of players who haven't.
It'll be interesting to see how they handle the occasion, something completely different to what they're used to, a whole new challenge.
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