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Ciaran Kelly

Newcastle's added motivation to win final against Manchester United after emotional farewells

Fabian Schar wants to win the Carabao Cup for 'everyone' who has been on Newcastle United's journey as the Magpies bid to end their 54-year trophy drought at Wembley.

Among those who have moved on, even just in the last few weeks, are Jonjo Shelvey and Chris Wood, whose contributions have not been forgotten following their moves to Nottingham Forest. Even in this cup run, alone, Wood scored what proved to be the winning goal when Newcastle came from behind to defeat Tranmere Rovers back in August while Shelvey started the penalty shootout win against Crystal Palace in the third round.

Shelvey and Wood were back at St James' for the semi-final second-leg victory against Southampton last month and the pair got the chance to catch up with players and staff after the game in what was an 'emotional' moment for Schar. It is just another reason why the defender is desperate to defeat Manchester United in Sunday's final.

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