Newcastle’s point at AC Milan will ‘look better and better’

The Magpies managed to frustrate the hosts for long periods.

CONTENT: Newcastle's head coach Eddie Howe, left, and players applaud supporters. Pic: AP Photo/Antonio Calanni

Eddie Howe feels the hard-fought point with which Newcastle emerged from their trip to AC Milan could serve them well as their Champions League campaign continues.

The Magpies, who needed goalkeeper Nick Pope to make five first-half saves to ensure they came away from San Siro with a 0-0 draw, managed to frustrate the hosts for long periods and open their Group F account on their return to European football's top table after an absence of two decades.