How Newcastle lined up last time they won a cup as they face Man Utd in Carabao Cup final at Wembley

NEWCASTLE have been completely starved of silverware in latest a long time.

It's important to return a staggering 68 years for the reason that Toon's final home trophy.

Captain Jimmy Scoular lifted the trophy as Newcastle gained the 1955 FA CupCredit score: Occasions Newspapers Ltd

Newcastle legend Jackie Milburn was within the XI the final time the Toon gained a home trophyCredit score: Occasions Newspapers Ltd

The Queen introduced Newcastle with their FA Cup trophy following their third win of the FiftiesCredit score: Occasions Newspapers Ltd

For practically seven a long time, Newcastle have tried and didn't elevate a trophy on the hallowed Wembley turf.

The Magpies reached back-to-back FA Cup finals in 1998 and 1999 - however misplaced out on each events.

Now, Eddie Howe goals to information Newcastle to glory on Sunday within the Carabao Cup closing in opposition to Manchester United.

And for an enormous portion of the Toon devoted, it will likely be the primary time they're going to have seen their membership elevate a home trophy of their life.

Newcastle gained three FA Cups within the Fifties - with their most-recent coming within the 1954-55 season.

That yr a legendary XI together with Jackie Milburn beat Manchester Metropolis 3-1 to elevate the well-known trophy.

The Toon beat a star-studded Metropolis staff, that includes the likes of Don Revie and Bert Trautmann.

Milburn kicked the sport off with a bang in entrance of the 100,000-strong crowd at Wembley, scoring after simply 45 SECONDS.

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How Newcastle lined up for his or her final Wembley closing look within the FA Cup conflict in opposition to Man Metropolis in 1955

That was the quickest purpose in FA Cup closing historical past till Roberto Di Matteo's strike for Chelsea after simply 42 seconds of their win over Middlesbrough in 1997.

However Newcastle - managed by Doug Livingstone - boasted a deadly entrance 5 for the sport in North London.

Membership legend Milburn was joined by George Hannah, Vic Keeble, Len White and Bobby Mitchell in assault.

Captain Jimmy Scoular began the sport at what was then referred to as "wing half" - primarily a defensive central midfielder - alongside Tommy Casey.

Ronnie Simpson began in purpose, with Bobby Cowell, Ron Batty and Bob Stokoe in defence.

Newcastle followers might be hoping the likes of Miguel Almiron, Joelinton, Kieran Trippier, Allan Saint-Maximin and Bruno Guimaraes can write their names in Toon folklore come Sunday.