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Record goalscorer Alan Shearer led the tributes to Newcastle\u2019s latest European generation after witnessing their Champions League demolition of Paris St Germain.<\/p>\n
The former Magpies skipper, who scored 206 goals during a glittering 10-year stay with his hometown club, was in the crowd at St James\u2019 Park on Wednesday evening as they took the French champions apart to go top of Group F.<\/p>\n
Shearer, the last man to score for the Magpies in the competition in 2003 before Miguel Almiron set them on their way against PSG, said on X, formerly known as Twitter: \u201cAs days and nights go that\u2019s a f\u2014\u2014\u2014 Belta. Hangover coming!!! What a performance man.\u201d<\/p>\n
Former team-mate Rob Lee was slightly more measured, posting \u201cWhat an atmosphere!! What a result\u201d, while Shay Given, who played alongside Shearer against Barcelona in the final game of Newcastle\u2019s last Champions League campaign in March 2003, added: \u201cDid that really happen?? WOW what a night.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton, who spent four years with the Magpies, made an astute half-time prediction on X when he wrote: \u201cPSG are playing uphill 2nd half. (Metaphorically and proverbially). @NUFC downhill to the Gallowgate. The Toon might give these a right pumping here, especially if these front players for PSG don\u2019t track back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Former England captain and TV pundit Gary Lineker tweeted during the game, \u201cWhat a performance this is from @NUFC\u201d, while Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards shared in defender Dan Burn\u2019s delight after the final whistle, joining him in a celebratory dance.<\/p>\n
Carragher wrote: \u201cWhat a night #NEWPSG. Only way to celebrate is to have a drink or a dance. Big Dan has got the moves.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Burn, who scored the Magpies\u2019 second goal, was singled out for praise by another presenter, Jake Humphrey, who highlighted the defender\u2019s journey in football.<\/p>\n
He posted on X: \u201c2013: League One with Yeovil 2023: Champions League with Newcastle. What a story. What a night.\u201d<\/p>\n
Newcastle\u2019s players were also quick to take to social media as they celebrated a famous night for the club.<\/p>\n
Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes said on Instagram: \u201cOne night to remember forever! Very proud of the team! We have the best fans in the world! We keep going. Unbelievable performance for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fabian Schar, whose late strike wrapped up the win, said on X, \u201cNo words for that night\u201d, while Sean Longstaff, scorer of the third, said: \u201cA night we\u2019ll never forget! Champions League football is back at St. James\u2019 Park.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Kieran Trippier and his defensive colleagues did a sterling job to keep Kylian Mbappe at bay, much to the disappointment of his son Jacob, a huge fan of the France superstar, although his consolation was to receive the frontman\u2019s shirt.<\/p>\n
Trippier posted a photograph of the youngster wearing the shirt on Instagram accompanied by the caption, \u201cGood morning\u201d.<\/p>\n