For the mens 2030 tournament. As we count down to the Cricket World Cup, could england begin the defence of their title without ben stokes . It has been a night to remember for Newcastle United fans. Its been 20 years since they had a Champions League match at st james s park. The french champions Paris St Germain were the vistors but they were no match for magpies who beat them 4 1. Ben croucher was there. Many of the fancier leaving st james park behind me were not even for the last time newcastle played in the Champions League. It s been 20 years in the making, it has been well worth the wait. Paris Saint Germain including Kylian Mbappe they were simply blown away by newcastle who lied to 0 by half time thanks to goals. Shawn long staff born and raised her and north east england made it three, psg pulled one back, before fabian scher is screamer rounded after the famous 4 1 win. It was loud, raucous, everything you would expect from a european night and newcastle. And with the likes