'I thought' - Lewis Miley drops Newcastle United Carabao Cup truth

Lewis Miley has revealed his match-winning strike in Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup victory was fluke.

The midfielder, deployed as a right-back for the day, rose highest in a crowded area to flick the ball into the back of the net in added time to take the Magpies into the last four for the third time in four years.

The winner came after Sasa Lukic’s header has cancelled out Yoane’s Wissa first goal in black and white, on his first start since his £55million arrival in the summer.

And while Miley was delighted to see his header hit the back of the net, he admits it wasn’t wholly intentional.

He said: "Great feeling. I thought I'd try to flick it on, and it luckily hit the back of the net and I'm buzzing. It's an unreal feeling. I grew up here, it couldn't be a better feeling and hopefully we progress to the final.

"We won it last season and hopefully we can do that again this year.

"The last result wasn't good for us, but getting that win tonight was good for us."

Yoane Wissa wants to WIN the Carabao Cup

Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa speaking to Sky Sports: "I was smiling when I came on the pitch. I did enjoy today, a lot of work to do. Happy we got the win today.

"It's always special. I've been here and knew it was special. Now playing with the Newcastle shirt, it is different. Very happy today.

"Winning a cup is special. They did it last year when I wasn't there, so now I want to do it."

Eddie Howe reacts to Newcastle United Carabao Cup win

Howe said: "Really pleased, tough game. It was always going to be. Back on home soil, we controlled the game. We deserved to win."

Eddie Howe on Lewis Miley performance for Newcastle United

He said: "Brilliant performance from a talented young player. He hasn't played right-back a lot and had to take on a lot of information this morning so he did really well.

"He's here on merit, he believes that he's more than good enough to play at this level. Not just play but excel and he's taking his game to another level and I think we're seeing that now."

Eddie Howe on the return of Yoane Wissa for Newcastle United

Howe said: "Really positive night in lots of ways. Took his goal really well and he'll only get better for the minutes, I thought Alex Murphy coming on did well too so I'm delighted for him and delighted for all the players."