Watch the stunning scenes as thousands of Newcastle United fans take over Trafalgar Square

Newcastle United fans showed exactly why they are known as one of the best in the world by swamping London’s Trafalgar Square this evening - and here’s the footage to prove it.

Tens of thousands of Geordies made their way to the nation’s capital for the first time in 24 years, ahead of the Magpies’ final. They play Manchester United in the Carabao Cup at 4.30pm on Sunday.

And here’s what it looks like in the centre o f London this evening - with Geordies shouting loud and proud about their football club tonight.