IT'S SOB ON THE TYNE

Stunning strike from Joelinton had Toon dreaming... but Milan deliver Euro misery 

- SIMON BIRD

FOR 59 minutes great European Newcastle's history.

Joelinton's goal and a place in the last 16 was in their hands.

Then another 'if only' story, another near miss, to add to the growing list.

Newcastle are climbing the ladder of the elite rapidly and not looking out of place... but also not getting the job done. See also the Carabao Cup final last season. Or the Paris Saint-Germain game two weeks ago.

The story of their return to the Champions League will be one of adventure encouragement for the future, but regrets and Samuel Chukwueze's 84thminute goal not only ended United's chance of staying in the Champions League, it dumped them out of Europe altogether.

Not even the consolation of third place in Group F and the Europa League. Fourth place, just like Manchester United.