Joe Willock's perfect pass to Alexander Isak has been hailed 'assist of the century'

Eddie Howe must be one of the few who doesn’t want to watch back Joe Willock’s assist for Alexander Isak during the 6-1 win over Tottenham.

The Newcastle boss said: ‘I almost don’t want to see it again, because I don’t want to disturb my vision of what it was like live.’

You appreciate the sentiment, but it really is worth another look.

Mail Sport compared it to a pass from Glenn Hoddle, but on closer inspection it is more Luka Modric, another former Spurs playmaker.

Bent with the outside of Willock’s right boot, the ball travels 50 yards on a curved trajectory and Isak does not have to break stride before collecting and finishing past Hugo Lloris.

Newcastle’s official Twitter account labelled it ‘assist of the century’, but such praise was lost somewhat amid the scorn over Tottenham’s collapse as they shipped five goals in the first 20 minutes.

Howe did later say that Willock should be in contention for an England call-up, and Spurs and Three Lions striker Harry Kane would no doubt agree — he can only dream of service like that right now.