Eddie Howe has praised "excellent" Newcastle United after the Magpies stormed into the semi-finals of the League Cup with a tremendous win over Leicester City.
Newcastle negotiated their way past the Foxes after a tough first hour at St James' Park with goals from Joelinton and Dan Burn.
Howe was thrilled with the performance and said afterwards: "We were excellent. Really good intensity and created a lot of chances but the only disappointment was we didn't score earlier. It was an incredible moment for Dan Burn."
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And reflecting on the moment that the former season ticket holder broke the deadlock, Howe said: "I am so pleased for him. "This is his club and he has come back here and he is savouring every moment. I am so pleased for him."
Howe refused to get carried away by the victory as sweet as it was. He said: "We still have a long way to go, we are just pleased to be in it and the two legged semi-final is something we will savour and we will give it our best shot."
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