It could be a huge summer for Newcastle United. Having closed the gap on the top six in super-quick time, making the next step is the challenge for the ambitious club.
A little over 15 months ago, Newcastle were in the bottom three of the Premier League, staring relegation in the face. Fast forward to the present day and the Magpies are challenging for a European place and have reached the final of the Carabao Cup. It's been an incredible turnaround.
The last month, however, has illustrated that there is still some way to go before the team can challenge consistently with the big boys. The strength in depth of the squad has at times been exposed, and the limitations of certain players become evident.
