Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon has revealed he expected to be playing Champions League football when he agreed to join the club back in January.
Gordon's name was still being chanted long after the final whistle on Sunday at Stamford Bridge after the 1-1 draw with Chelsea. And now he can dream of playing for the Magpies against a Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund next season.
Speaking after the clash at Stamford Bridge - where he scored his first Toon goal - the Scouser told reporters: "These people haven't had Champions League football for so long and it couldn't happen to better people.