Jacob Murphy had the widest grin when the famous Champions League anthem filled the air in Newcastle's match against Milan. The 28-year-old Newcastle winger got a delightful surprise when he was named as a starter for their first Champions League match against AC Milan.
For Murphy, this must have been an incredibly emotional moment, and it's safe to say that his joy was shared by the entire Newcastle team and their supporters.
Murphy said via Nufc.com: "That was the first thing that everyone said – 'did you see your face? Did you see your reaction?' I wanted to be steely in the line-up, but then once the music came on – and it came on quite soon – that's when I was caught in the moment."
"I had my worries that it could have been an anti-climactic experience but it was literally everything I'd dreamed of it being. I couldn't hide the excitement and I was glad that I embraced it and enjoyed the moment for what it was."
Murphy added: "It's a feeling I would recommend everyone to experience. Honestly, if I could bottle it up and drink it every day I would. In that moment I just felt high on the essence of life. It was amazing. It's been a long wait, and for people to resonate with my feeling, it means a lot."
"Being a fan of the club as well, you know how special the moment is. To be a player in it also, it just added to it."
