Eddie Howe expressed his delight at Dan Burn 's spectacular header in Newcastle United 's 2-0 Champions League win over Athletic Club on Wednesday but stopped short of saying it was better than his effort in last season's Carabao Cup final.

Burn's stunning 11th-minute curling header gave the hosts the lead before Joelinton wrapped up a win which went some way towards dispelling the horrors of Sunday's 3-1 Premier League defeat at West Ham.

Asked if Burn's contribution was even better than the picture-book header he scored in last season's cup final, Howe said: "Probably technically it is, but it will be very difficult for him to do something as magical and memorable as that.

"In terms of a technical header, that was an incredible finish."

Speaking after the match, Burn ex

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