A TEENAGER who is yet to make his Newcastle debut was given a Carabao Cup winners medal following Sunday’s 2-1 win over Liverpool.
The Magpies ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy at the weekend by winning the Carabao Cup at Wembley.
Dan Burn put his team 1-0 up on the brink of half-time with a composed header before Alexander Isak increased the advantage in the 52nd minute.
Federico Chiesa got one back for Liverpool in added time, but it was not enough and Eddie Howe’s side went on to clinch the victory.
Academy graduate Sean Neave was on the bench for Newcastle but did not get any minutes.
Although he was denied the chance to make his senior debut at Wembley, the 17-year-old still received a winners medal.
Neave penned his first professional contract for Newcastle last summer.
He said: “Ever since I was young, it’s been my dream to play for Newcastle United so to sign a professional deal here is surreal.
“I was really pleased to make my debut for the under-21s as it means next year, I can push on and try to make a few more appearances and hopefully score a few goals.
“Making my international debut was a really proud moment for me and my family. Playing for your country is one of the biggest things in football and I’m hoping that, next season, I can gain more appearances for England.
“I’m more than happy about my goals this season at under-18 level and I was really pleased to be the top goalscorer at the club.
“I’m hoping I can push on, score a few more next season and be up there with the top goalscorers in the league.”
Neave scored less than two minutes into his Premier League 2 debut in November and is now one of the most highly-regarded young prospects at the club.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Martin Dubravka also received a medal despite not making an appearance.
And reports are claiming that Miguel Almiron is poised to be given one despite leaving St James’ Park in January.
Almiron made four appearances for the Magpies in the Carabao Cup this season before joining Atlanta United.
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