This was a much-needed win for Newcastle United and Eddie Howe delivered by a player who has become far more than just an exciting prospect.

Lewis Miley "can be as good as anyone in his position, whichever position he plays", says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after the teenage midfielder becomes a match-winning right-back against Fulham.

Newcastle United teenager Lewis Miley's stoppage-time header sealed a 2-1 win over Fulham to send the holders into the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Lewis Miley's 92nd-minute header sent defending Carabao Cup holder Newcastle United through to the semi-finals of the competition after it downed Fulham 2-1 at St. James' Park.

Teenager Lewis Miley scores a dramatic winner as holders Newcastle United bounce back to defeat Fulham and reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Miley's Player of the Match performance saved the Magpies from going to penalties or being knocked out, and saved some of the team's underperformers, including Joe Willock.

This should have been a night to celebrate for Lewis Miley – the night he scored the winning goal in a Champions League away victory that would have put Newcastle United on the brink of qualifying for the knockout rounds for the first time.

LEWIS MILEY is living the dream with boyhood club Newcastle — but another goal against Sunderland would top the lot. The 19-year-old came off the bench to score a brilliant header that put the