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Carabao Cup final: Newcastle winning would be better than qualifying for Champions League - Shearer

Newcastle United winning a trophy is more important than Champions League qualification, says the club's record goalscorer Alan Shearer.

Newcastle's last trophy was the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (which eventually became the Europa League) in 1969.

"I love the football club and what Eddie is doing, and I just want them to win it for the fans," said Shearer.

Speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle, Shearer, who scored 206 goals for Newcastle between 1996 and 2006, added: "I can't wait. It has been a long time, too long, I'm excited, just like the rest of the Toon Army.