Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Simon Bird

Newcastle's Sean Longstaff recalls moment he "broke down" and teammate saved him

Sean Longstaff has admitted he was saved by team-mate Matt Ritchie after a mental breakdown left him in tears.

The Geordie midfielder will walk out at Wembley on Sunday with a huge smile, feeling free from pressure, and ready to help the Toon make history in the Carabao Cup. But the 25-year-old endured a tough time after a knee injury hampered his rapid progress, and he feared for his future while Steve Bruce was manager.

Eddie Howe has got Longstaff flying - his two goals in the semi-final second leg against Southampton earned United a place at Wembley and a crack at their first domestic trophy since 1955.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.