Carabao Cup

NEWCASTLE ended their 70-year major domestic trophy drought and hero Dan Burn begged: Don’t wake me up from this dream.The Geordie etched his name in Toon Army folklore with a headed Wembley opener as they claimed Carabao Cup glory.An emotional Eddie Howe celebrates Newcastle’s famous Wembley winCredit: GettyHowe dedicated the victory to his late mother during his post-match press conferenceCredit: RexAnd it capped a fairytale few days after his first England call-up on Friday.Burn, 32, beamed: “I’ve had worse weeks! I don’t want to go to sleep because I feel like I am dreaming.“As soon as I headed it, I knew it was in. I don’t get many so at least I saved it for a big occasion. It is hard to put into words.”The 6ft 7in defender is now set to join up with Thomas Tuchel’s debut Three Lions squad at St George’s Park today.Read more newcastle newsExcited Burn added: “I’ll be first there at eight o’clock.”Jubilant Newcastle chief Eddie Howe was in shock when Burn scored — as he had been terrible in set-piece training.Burn lost marker Alexis Mac Allister on the stroke of half-time to head in from Kieran Trippier’s corner.Howe said: “We worked consistently for two weeks on set-plays just for this game. And if you had seen us in practice, you’d have said we had no chance.Most read in Football“We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored — he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Ant & Dec scream with joy and Alan Shearer loses his hat as Geordies go wild after Newcastle win Carabao CupAlexander Isak doubled the lead before Federico Chiesa’s consolation.It made Howe the first English boss since Harry Redknapp, a 2008 FA Cup winner with Portsmouth, to lift major silverware.And the emotional 47-year-old held back the tears as he dedicated the triumph to his late mother, Anne, who died in 2012.Howe added: “Naturally you end up thinking of the players, the staff, but also the people that aren’t with you. Like for me, my mum and family members.“You think of all the sacrifices and hard work they gave you as a child to give you the chance to have a good life.“I’ve just always had the thought that I want to make my family proud.”Newcastle had not lifted a major domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup.And Howe, whose side will be back in European competition next season, said: “We were well aware of the history. We knew what was at stake for all our fans — we wanted to do them, and the club, proud and win the trophy.”Dan Burn was one of Newcastle’s heroes – scoring his team’s openerCredit: AlamyScorer Isak added: “We will see more from the fans and what it means for the people when we get back to Newcastle.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We are all aware of how long it’s been for the fans without a trophy.“This is just the start.” More

EDDIE HOWE poked fun at “colossus” Dan Burn after the Newcastle ace inspired his side to Carabao Cup victory.Local lad Burn, 32, scored the first goal in Toon’s 2-1 win over Liverpool in Sunday’s Wembley final.Eddie Howe poked fun at Dan Burn after his Carabao Cup heroicsCredit: GettyThe Newcastle boss was all smiles as Burn opened the scoring against LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe Blyth man was also an unstoppable force in defence as he kept the Premier League leaders at bay.And Burn’s week is set to get even better after receiving his first-ever England call-up from new boss Thomas Tuchel.However, Newcastle gaffer Howe made a hilarious joke about Burn’s performance in London today.The trophy winner cheekily suggested that his centre-back’s goal was indeed a rare piece of art — because Burn is yet to show any scoring capability in training!READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowe declared: “We were well aware of the history and we wanted to do the club proud. We wanted to score, we wanted to perform and we wanted to win.”We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent today.”We worked consistently for two weeks on set plays just for this game and if you had seen us in practice you would have said we haad no chance.”We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored – he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHowe continued: “I am very very emotional and been all day which is unlike me.”We knew what was at stake today for all of our fans, we wanted to do them proud and win the trophy.Ant & Dec scream with joy and Alan Shearer loses his hat as Geordies go wild after Newcastle win Carabao Cup”I am so, so pleased with the result and the performance – we deserved to win today.”It was tough when Liverpool scored. I was thinking about extra time, we always make it difficult for ourselves it was never going to be 2-0.”Burn himself was over the moon with his performance, declaring: “I’ve had worse weeks. I don’t want to go to sleep because I feel like I’m dreaming and it’s all going to be a lie.”On his goal, Burn noted: “I knew Alexis [Mac Allister] wasn’t looking at the ball and I’d be able to get a jump on him. I don’t get many so I saved it for a big occasion.”I feel sometimes I get around bodies and it’s tough to get free. I feel strange, I feel numb at the minute.”Burn is brilliant. If he can score goals then great but it’s the way he defendsAlexander IsakBurn also revealed when he plans on linking up with England, adding: “Tomorrow morning. I’ll be first there tomorrow at 8 o’clock.”Meanwhile, fellow scorer Alexander Isak hailed Burn’s contribution and reflected on his own piece of history.The Swede said: “It was his [Dan Burn’s] game. He is brilliant. If he can score goals then great but it’s the way he defends. That sets the foundation for us.”This is really just the start. We will see more from the fans and what it means for the people when we get back to Newcastle. We are all aware of how long it’s been for the fans without a trophy.”This game is about moments and it’s not about being really good as a striker but it’s about being there to score when needed.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The first half was a bit frustrating for me but I kept telling myself my moment would come.”When you’ve been without a trophy for so long it can be in the back of your head but no hopefully we have won this it is bright days in front of us.” More

ANT & DEC got plenty of screen time as Newcastle beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The Toon triumphed 2-1 to end their astonishing 70-year trophy drought at Wembley.Ant & Dec celebrate Newcastle’s cup final triumphCredit: Sky SportsThe duo shared a plush box for the Wembley showpieceCredit: ReutersAs Newcastle’s most famous fans, comedy duo Ant & Dec were never going to miss the match.And broadcasters Sky Sports couldn’t resist showing several shots of the jubilant pair.One fan wrote on social media: “We’ve seen Ant and Dec more times than Salah today. This is ASTONISHING.”To which a second replied: “Is Salah on the pitch?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother similarly added: “We’ve seen more of Ant & Dec than Salah.”Liverpool’s Egyptian talisman endured a frustrating afternoon at Wembley.Having scored 27 goals in 29 Premier League appearances this season, Salah didn’t even register a shot during the Carabao Cup final.The Reds’ defeat completed a disappointing week, during which they were also dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFans spotted Ant, 49, wearing a Jason Tindall scarf.Eddie Howe’s assistant was often seen to take centre stage in the dugout, being the first to shake hands with opposition managers at full time. Inside Newcastle’s wild dressing room celebrations as Burn does trademark dance and Longstaff drinks out of Carabao CupFans were quick to comment on Ant’s choice of scarf.One wrote on X: “Ant & Dec wearing a scarf with Jason Tindall’s face on was not on by bingo card for today. Love it.”After his side’s victory, Howe confessed that Newcastle were well aware of the club’s trophy drought.The 47-year-old told Sky Sports: “We were well aware of the history and we wanted to do the club proud. We wanted to score, we wanted to perform and we wanted to win.”We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent today.”We worked consistently for two weeks on set plays just for this game and if you had seen us in practice you would have said we haad no chance.”We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored – he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Ant McPartlin was spotted wearing a Jason Tindall scarfCredit: Sky Sports More

THRILLED Newcastle fans loved their team’s social media post after they lifted the Carabao Cup this afternoon.Much was made of the Toon’s unbelievable trophy drought prior to the match.Newcastle posted this edited image on social mediaNewcastle ended their 70-year trophy droughtCredit: GettyNewcastle’s last major domestic trophy had come 70 years ago, when they lifted the FA Cup in 1955.Prior to his side’s 2023 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United, boss Eddie Howe attempted a novel motivational tactic.The Toon manager was said to have introduced a picture of the message “we have not won a trophy for 67 years” to greet players arriving for training.An image of the message subsequently circulated on social media.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn the aftermath of today’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool, Newcastle reposted the image… albeit with one amendment.The club’s social media team edited the image to instead read: “We have not won a trophy in 0 years.”Jubiliant Newcastle supporters loved the post.One responded on X: “Nah fairs admin cooked here.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThis image circulated ahead of the 2023 Carabao Cup finalCredit: XWhile a second wrote: “Man I love you so much, this picture has haunted me for 3 years.”A third joked: “Nah New castle admins waited for 68 years to post this.”Ligue 1 match SUSPENDED twice and players rushed down tunnel as plume of smoke engulfs stadium after flares thrownAnd another added: “Damn that was quick.”After the match, Howe admitted that Newcastle were well aware of the club’s drought.He told Sky Sports: “We were well aware of the history and we wanted to do the club proud. We wanted to score, we wanted to perform and we wanted to win.”We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent today.”We worked consistently for two weeks on set plays just for this game and if you had seen us in practice you would have said we haad no chance.”We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored – he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Eddie Howe masterminded Newcastle’s trophy winCredit: Alamy More

VIRGIL VAN DIJK was praised for his classy gesture just moments after Liverpool lost the Carabao Cup final.Van Dijk grabbed the winner against Chelsea to clinch the trophy 12 months ago.Virgil van Dijk showed his class after Liverpool lost the Carabao Cup final to NewcastleCredit: ReutersHe shook hands with Dan Burn and the Toon heroes during their celebrationsCredit: ReutersBut he was on the losing side this time around as a rampant Newcastle swept the Reds aside to end their 70-year wait for a trophy. Former Asda worker Dan Burn had the freedom of the penalty area to thunder a header home just before half-time.Then seven minutes after the break, Alexander Isak swept in a superb second. Federico Chiesa grabbed a late consolation deep into injury time after VAR proved he was onside.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut it was too little too late for Liverpool, just days after being dumped out of the Champions League on penalties to PSG. However, despite the painful defeat, Van Dijk took time out of his misery to congratulate the newly-crowned champions. Ex-Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “There was an embrace between Virgil van Dijk and Dan Burn.”Van Dijk stood at the Newcastle huddle – he went around and shook every player’s hand. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He respected what Newcastle have done today.”Class. A sign of respect for Newcastle.”Newcastle fans take over Covent Garden ahead of Carabao Cup final against Liverpool and bid to end 70-year trophy waitJust like Van Dijk, another legendary Liverpool centre-back was full of admiration for Eddie Howe’s Magpies.He said on Sky Sports: “Newcastle didn’t just win today, they battered Liverpool.”I find it difficult to be too critical, given what Liverpool look like they will go on to achieve.”Newcastle are a great Premier League team and they have wiped the floor with them today.”Newcastle’s three most famous fans – Ant, Dec and Alan Shearer – were all in the stands at Wembley to witness their beloved club winning their first trophy since the FA Cup in 1955. And Ant had viewers in stitches as he wore a Jason Tindall scarf. Howe’s infamous No2 even managed to be the fourth person of the Newcastle contingent to get his hands on the trophy in hilarious scenes. Burn scored the opener and got his hands on the trophyCredit: AFP More