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Newcastle WIN the Carabao Cup! A neutral fan's reaction, PLUS Thomas Tuchel's first England squad
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Mar 17, 202515:12
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Newcastle have FINALLY lifted silverware after a long wait! Eddie Howe's heroes beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley to lift the Carabao Cup, breaking one of the longest trophyless runs in English football.
Man Utd fan Mike assesses the Magpie's success from a neutral fan's perspective, looking at the romance of a new name on the trophy, and the conflicting feelings that come with a sports washing success story.
He also looks briefly at Thomas Tuchel's interesting first England squad.
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