Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said "you couldn't script it" as Dan Burn's first goal for his boyhood club sent the Magpies on their way to the Carabao Cup semi-final with victory over Leicester.
The Magpies, who sit third in the Premier League and are hunting a first trophy in more than 50 years, did not let a fervent and expectant St James' Park down.
They wasted a host of chances before 6ft 6in defender Burn ran on to Joelinton's pass, beat two defenders and slotted a shot into the bottom corner.
"Incredible moment for Dan Burn.