For all the millions of pounds Newcastle United have invested in an array of talent from around the globe since a Saudi Arabia-backed takeover in 2021, it was Dan Burn, born down the road in Blyth, who proved the hero to end decades of hurt on Sunday.

Dan Burn admitted Newcastle’s 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy had become a burden after his header set them on their way to Carabao Cup glory. The 32-year-old’s thumping first-half effort handed the Magpies the lead over Liverpool in Sunday’s final at Wembley before Alexander Isak’s 23rd goal of the season ensured silverware would be returning to Tyneside for the first time since the 1955 FA Cup final despite Federico Chiesa’s late strike.

DAN BURN WAS instrumental in helping Newcastle end their 70-year trophy drought with this historic Carabao Cup win over Liverpool. Might he also prove to be the difference for England? In a week when the 32-year-old earned a shock call-up to Thomas Tuchel’s first international squad,