Newcastle boss Eddie Howe can see shades of Italy great Andrea Pirlo in ‘firefighter’ Sandro Tonali as the midfielder ...

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has spoken about the comparisons between Sandro Tonali and legendary Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe can see comparisons between midfielder Sandro Tonali and compatriot Andrea Pirlo (Owen Humphreys/PA) Newcastle boss Eddie Howe can see shades of Italy great Andrea Pirlo ...

Eddie Howe believes that Sandro Tonali can be Newcastle’s Andrea Pirlo - but with an engine to boot. The Magpies boss admits he saw an immediate likeness to Italy legend Pirlo when watching ...

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe can see shades of Italy great Andrea Pirlo in ‘firefighter’ Sandro Tonali as the midfielder belatedly announces himself on the Premier League. The 24-year-old has ...

Head coach Howe said: “When I first saw Sandro play, there were definite links to Pirlo, without a doubt – and it’s not just the hair. There’s more to it than that. “He’s definitely ...