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Nick Pope reveals dressing room support for Bruno Guimaraes after famous Newcastle United night

Nick Pope admits that Newcastle United did not forsee Southampton forcing their way back into the contest in the League Cup semi-finals after a flying start at St James' Park.

Sean Longstaff's double strike put Newcastle in full control with the Saints left reeling after 21 minutes at 2-0 down. However, Che Adams' strike made for an uneasy last hour of the tie.

Yet after reaching the League Cup final, Pope said: "We're just over the moon to get over the line. "It wasn't how we planned it at 2-0 up but it just shows you what character and resilience we have to come through those difficult moments.

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