The boy from Blyth is the fan who thought his chance to play for Newcastle had gone when a Saudi takeover gave them the tag of the world’s richest club. Now a slow-burner of a career has caught fire. Two days after receiving his maiden England call-up, he got a medal and a man-of the-match award, a Wembley win and a Wembley goal.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn was one of the heroes of their Carabao Cup triumph over Liverpool after scoring the opening goal of their 2-1 win, but couldn't enjoy celebrations too much ahead of joining

There was no one more fitting than Dan Burn to score and be the best player on the pitch in a game where Newcastle United finally won a major domestic trophy.