Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe
The celebrations may continue forever as far as Newcastle United fans are concerned, but Eddie Howe is already focused on the crucial final ten games of the Premier League season.
And it's no surprise. The prize on offer if the Magpies get it right is a place in the Champions League next season and a return to Europe's top table. Not only is that huge in terms of prestige, but it will be a seismic factor when it comes to this summer's transfer window.
Bolstered by the promise of Champions League money to come, United can afford to be a little braver in the window - and have a stronger hand, should they need it, when it comes to persuading their current top stars that they don't need to leave to achieve their ambitions.
Howe probably knows the side he will rely on get over the line, a job made much easier by their 1-0 win at West Ham. It went under the radar a little due the Carabao Cup build up, but that win, combined with favourable results last weekend, have left United in a strong position.
Injuries to Lewis Hall and Sven Botman mean the defence will almost pick itself, although Botman is expected to return before the season is out following a knee injury. Harvey Barnes has impressed, but Anthony Gordon should return to the starting XI once he has completed his three-match ban against Brentford after the international break.
It leaves Howe with a bench which is perhaps as strong as it ever has been during his time at St James' Park. Incudling a fit-again Botman, it's not unreasonable to estimate a value of around £190m for the combined bench, with the likes of Barnes, Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff and Lewis Miley pushing for places.
Botman's return will increase defensive options which are a little thin on the ground, although Emil Krafth offers versatility while Matt Targett has plenty of top-flight experience.
Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton may have nailed down the midfield spots - although the latter is running the risk of another ban should he accumulate 10 yellow cards - but in Willock, Miley and Longstaff, Howe has a variety of options to offer attacking pace or defesnsive stability, as the need arises.
Up front, Callum Wilson gets closer to top fitness with each passing week, while we have seen first-hand with Barnes can offer in recent weeks. Expect big roles for both players. Which leaves the 'maverick' role of Will Osula. The popular young forward has plenty of raw talent which can be harnessed to good effect as the season progresses - he's something of an unknown factor as far as Premier League rivals are concerned, and don't be surprised to see him playing a part.
Newcastle United's £190m potential run-in bench
Martin Dubravka, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman, Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley, Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes, Callum Wilson, Will Osula