Fans have claimed Jacob Murphy is 'living the dream' after the Newcastle star was spotted beaming as the Champions League anthem played before their clash against AC Milan.<br /><br />The winger was the surprise selection in Eddie Howe's starting XI as the Magpies made their return to Europe's elite competition after a 20-year absence.<br /><br />Murphy appeared determined to enjoy the moment and was spotted smiling as the famous Champions League anthem played at San Siro before kick-off.<br /><br /><br />Fans were quick to praise the smiling 28-year-old as he prepared to make his Champions League debut. <br /><br />I love how Jacob Murphy breaks into a smile when the Champions League music starts. Living the dream at Newcastle,' one fan wrote.<br /><br />'We’re watching Jacob Murphy playing Champions League football, and he’s gassed about it. I love football,' another said.<br /><br />'Jacob Murphy's face during the UCL anthem,' added a third.<br /><br />Some fans commented on Murphy’s journey to the Champions League with Newcastle.<br /><br />Murphy had joined the Magpies from Norwich in 2017, where he had spent time on loan with clubs in the Championship and League One.<br /><br />He had also spent time away from Newcastle on loan with West Brom and Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. <br /><br />'Baffles me the Jacob Murphy we saw at Coventry is playing Champs League but tell you what bloody good on him,' one fan said.<br /><br />Another commented 'Still can't get over seeing Jacob Murphy in the Champions League'.<br /><br />Murphy played the opening 62 minutes at the San Siro, with the winger then substituted for Miguel Almiron.<br /><br />Newcastle is facing a challenging return to the Champions League having been drawn into a tough group alongside AC Milan, PSG, and Borussia Dortmund. <br /><br />They held AC Milan to a 0-0 draw in San Siro as Nick Pope preserved their point with a string of fine saves.
