Newcastle United star is 'great asset' as critics silenced - 'Welcome back'

The Magpies will progress to the Champions League play-offs to secure a spot in the knockout rounds

The Newcastle United team pose for a team photo prior to the UEFA Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)

Newcastle United were able to fend off French giants PSG for a draw on Wednesday night, progressing to the Champions League play-offs for a chance to enter the last 16 - and some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section were mightily impressed by the display of one normally unheralded player.

Nick Pope saved a penalty conceded in the second minute for a handball by Lewis Miley, but PSG's Vitinha was able to slot one past him shortly afterwards, with Eddie Howe's team having to withstand an enormous amount of pressure early on. It was Joe Willock who equalised, with Dan Burn nodding it down after a poor attempt........

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