Sean Neave earns Carabao Cup medal without playing

A teenager named Sean Neave received a winners’ medal from the Carabao Cup, even though he has not yet played in a match for Newcastle United. The team won the cup by defeating Liverpool 2-1 on Sunday, marking their first domestic trophy in 70 years. Sean, 17, was on the bench during the final but did not get to play. He signed his first professional contract with Newcastle last summer. Neave expressed his excitement about being part of the team, calling it a dream come true. Newcastle took the lead with a goal from Dan Burn just before halftime. Alexander Isak scored again for Newcastle, giving them a 2-0 advantage. Liverpool managed to score once through Federico Chiesa, but it was not enough. In addition to Neave, goalkeeper Martin Dubravka also received a medal despite not playing. There are reports that Miguel Almiron, who left Newcastle in January, will receive a medal too. Almiron appeared in four matches for the team in the Carabao Cup before his transfer.