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After two decades, Newcastle United are back in the Champions League and they face seven-time European champions AC Milan in their opening game.
The Magpies head to the San Siro having registered their second Premier League win of the season at the weekend having overcome a resilient Brentford side 1-0.
Howe rang the changes for that game and will definitely be without Joelinton, Joe Willock and Emil Krafth for the trip to the San Siro - but who will get the nod in Italy?
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United side Howe could name to face AC Milan at the San Siro.
5. LB: Dan Burn
Burn will likely play his first ever Champions League match for his boyhood club at the San Siro. | Getty Images
6. CM: Sean Longstaff
Longstaff made his first start of the season against Brentford and put in a composed performance that we have all become accustomed to in recent times. | Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Although Guimaraes may have flown under the radar this season, he is still a key component of the team and will be relied on to dictate proceedings at the San Siro. | AFP via Getty Images
8. CM: Sandro Tonali
Tonali is set to make his return to the San Siro, just three months after his move from AC Milan to Newcastle United. The £55m man will want to impress at a stadium he enjoyed so much success at during his time with the Rossoneri. | Getty Images