Callum Wilson believes qualifying for the Europa League this season could be 'disappointing' for Newcastle United as it would mean Champions League football was so 'close'. The Magpies currently occupy a top-four spot after earning a sensational away victory at Tottenham in their last outing.
Eddie Howe's side have still lost just once so far this season, and the start to the campaign has led many to speculate whether European football next term should now be the target. The Magpies head coach has been reluctant to publicly outline any overall goals for the campaign, although the likes of Miguel Almiron and Sven Botman have recently admitted Europe is now on the players' minds.
Newcastle have enjoyed a meteoric rise under Howe in the last year, having been dismissed by many as relegation favourites at this stage of last season. Wilson believes qualifying for any European competition would be a huge boost for the Magpies, but admits a place in next season's Europa League could come with a tinge of regret.
