Howe: Burn goal was not a fluke

DEFENDER’S WONDER GOAL WAS A TRAINING GROUND MOVE THAT PAID OFF

- By LEE RYDER

NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe admits that Dan Burn’s header was no fluke with the Leazes End wonder goal the key moment on the way to three Champions League points.

The 6ft 7in centre-back had spoken about teammates picking and choosing games when to perform but popped up with a strike that set the standards against Athletic Bilbao. The La Liga side did rally somewhat on a balmy Tyneside night, but class showed and Howe's team got the job done early in the second half thanks to Joelinton.