Jacob Murphy beams as the Champions League anthem plays ahead of Newcastle’s clash with AC Milan… with fans revelling in the winger ‘living the dream’<\/h1>\n

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• Jacob Murphy was handed a start for Newcastle’s clash against AC Milan\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Fans commented on Murphy’s pride at starting in the Champions League tie\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All Kicking Off’\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Fans have claimed Jacob Murphy is ‘living the dream’ after the Newcastle star was spotted beaming as the Champions League anthem played before their clash against AC Milan.<\/p>\n

  The winger was the surprise selection in Eddie Howe’s starting eleven as the Magpies made their return to Europe’s elite competition after a 20-year absence.<\/p>\n

  Murphy appeared determined to enjoy the moment, with the winger spotted smiling as the famous Champions League anthem played at the San Siro before kick-off.<\/p>\n

  Fans were quick to praise the 28-year-old for embracing the moment ahead his his Champions League debut.\u00a0<\/p>\n

  ‘Love how Jacob Murphy breaks into a smile when the Champions League music starts. Living the dream at Newcastle,’ one fan wrote.<\/p>\n

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  Jacob Murphy, right, was spotted beaming as the Champions League anthem played<\/p>\n

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  Murphy had been the surprise inclusion in Newcastle’s starting line-up against AC Milan<\/p>\n

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  ‘We\u2019re actually watching Jacob Murphy playing Champions League football, and he\u2019s gassed about it.\u00a0I love football,’ another said.<\/p>\n

  ‘Jacob Murphy’s face during the UCL anthem,’ added a third.<\/p>\n

  Some fans commented on Murphy\u2019s journey to the Champions League with Newcastle.<\/p>\n

  Murphy had joined the Magpies from Norwich in 2017, where he had spent time on loan with clubs in the Championship and League One.<\/p>\n

  He had also spent time away from Newcastle on loan with West Brom and Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n

  ‘Baffles me the Jacob Murphy we saw at Coventry is playing Champs League but tell you what bloody good on him,’ one fan said.<\/p>\n

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  Newcastle were making their return to the Champions League following a 20-year absence<\/p>\n

  Another commented ‘Still can’t get over seeing Jacob Murphy in the Champions League’.<\/p>\n

  Murphy played the opening 62 minutes at the San Siro, with the winger then substituted for Miguel Almiron.<\/p>\n

  Newcastle are facing a challenging return to the Champions League having been drawn in a tough group alongside AC Milan, PSG and Borussia Dortmund.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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