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.

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’s stoppage-time header sent Carabao Cup holders Newcastle into the semi-finals with a 2-1 win against Fulham. Yoane Wissa, making his first full start since arriving on Tyneside in the summer, put the Magpies in front with his maiden goal for the club, but Sasa Lukic soon nodded the Cottagers level.

Lewis Miley struck deep into stoppage time to send Newcastle United into the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 win over Fulham at St James’ Park.

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.

Report and highlights as holders Newcastle advance to the Carabao Cup semi-finals after beating Fulham with another late goal at St James Park; Sasa Lukic equalised for Fulham after Yoane Wissa opened

Marco Silva will regret missed counter attacking opportunities, particularly one first half moment when Kevin failed to find the in form Harry Wilson, leaving the Fulham manager d

In a thrilling conclusion to the match, Lewis Miley's header in stoppage time propelled Newcastle United to a 2-1 victory over Fulham, securing their place in the Carabao Cup semifinals against Manchester City.

After seeing a shot saved at point-blank range by Benjamin Lecomte barely a minute earlier, Miley dusted himself down to glance Sandro Tonali's corner into the net late on

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.