Trippier praises Miley's 'big presence' as Newcastle face Tonali reunion
Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley is backed to "go as far as he wants" as the 20-year-old prepares to face former team-mate Sandro Tonali at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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"You can see the development from when he first started training with the first team to where he is now."
— Kieran Trippier , Athlete
"Not to put too much pressure on him but, honestly, coming back from a long injury with a really short pre-season and showing that in the first match is something special."
— Matthias Jaissle , Executive
"He deserved that moment, to captain his club in the Champions League at the age he was."
— Kieran Trippier , Athlete
Key People
Eddie Howe is the manager of Newcastle United.
Kieran Trippier is a former England full-back who recently signed with Wolves after leaving Newcastle.
Lewis Miley is a midfielder for Newcastle United and the youngest player in Champions League history to set up a goal for an English club.
Matthias Jaissle is a football manager reportedly appointed to replace Eddie Howe.
Sandro Tonali is a professional football midfielder for Newcastle United and the Italy national team.
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Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley is backed to "go as far as he wants" as the 20-year-old prepares to face former team-mate Sandro Tonali at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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