Eddie Howe maintained that several of his players did not deserve to be on the losing side after Milan’s late win at St James’ Park ended injury-ravaged Newcastle’s European adventure. ‘Yeah, I do feel for them,’ said Howe. ‘It’s painful for me and for them because I know how professional they are and I know how much they want to achieve success.’
‘It’s tough to take’: Howe rues mistakes that cost Newcastle European football
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