Euro 2024 is the talk of the town, with goals galore and enthralling games from day one. That is if you discount England who, in typical fashion, have flattered to deceive.
The Three Lions stumbled into the knockout stages with a drab 0-0 draw against Slovenia. That did little to dispel fears about how far England can progress into the tournament.
As for Newcastle United supporters, they caught a first glimpse of Anthony Gordon. Gareth Southgate gave the Toon winger just two minutes plus stoppage time despite pleas from fans for him to start.
How many former Newcastle stars can you remember? And what about the current crop? NewcastleWorld has profiled the 10 best Toon players at the tournament - and ranked them in quality.
As for Newcastle United supporters, they caught a first glimpse of Anthony Gordon. Gareth Southgate gave the Toon winger just two minutes plus stoppage time despite pleas from fans for him to start.
![Wijnaldum would be higher up the list but Father Time is undefeated. He is no longer at the peak of his powers but still commands a presence in the Netherlands' engine room.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/22/11/22/GettyImages-2156535595.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Georginio Wijnaldum
Wijnaldum would be higher up the list but Father Time is undefeated. He is no longer at the peak of his powers but still commands a presence in the Netherlands' engine room. | Getty Images
![It was an underwhelming campaign for the former Toon favourite. He crashed out after Serbia fired another blank against Denmark.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/22/11/08/GettyImages-2157839633.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Aleksandar Mitrovic
It was an underwhelming campaign for the former Toon favourite. He crashed out after Serbia fired another blank against Denmark. | AFP via Getty Images
![Joselu has barely kicked a ball at Euro 2024 but Spain will view him as a wildcard option - just as he was for Real Madrid in the Champions League.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/22/11/04/GettyImages-2155657771.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Joselu
Joselu has barely kicked a ball at Euro 2024 but Spain will view him as a wildcard option - just as he was for Real Madrid in the Champions League. | Getty Images
![Newcastle fans were left stunned by Perez's late cameo against Italy. He ran the backline ragged and should have scored in his first appearance at a major tournament.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/22/11/09/GettyImages-2156241461.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Ayoze Perez
Newcastle fans were left stunned by Perez's late cameo against Italy. He ran the backline ragged and should have scored in his first appearance at a major tournament. | Getty Images