Alexander Isak, Newcastle's forward, appeared in press statements after winning the League Cup against Liverpool 2-1.

Isak said: "Dan Burn's match was fantastic. He is a great player. If he can score goals, that's wonderful, but his defensive style is what lays our foundations."

He added: "This is just the beginning. We will see more fans and what that means to them when we return to Newcastle. We all realize how long it has been for the fans without any trophy."

He continued: "This match is about moments, not about being a brilliant striker, but about being there to score when needed."

He added: "The first half was a bit frustrating for me, but I kept telling myself that my moment would come."

He concluded: "When you go without a trophy for a long time, it can feel like an illusion, but no, we hope we have won, bright days are ahead of us."