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Excitement builds for Newcastle's trip to Wembley

BBC News, North East and Cumbria

Wor Flags set up this display across the River Tyne on Thursday

Thousands of Newcastle United supporters are making their way down to London for the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

More than 32,000 fans will make the trip, including those without tickets to the Wembley clash, with the dream of seeing the Magpies lift their first major trophy since 1969.

Despite facing Premier League leaders Liverpool, many fans are hopeful.

Lifelong Newcastle fan Lorraine Harrison said: "We can go toe-to-toe with any team in the country.