Mum’s the word as Eddie Howe prepares for Wembley occasion

The 45-year-old could be just 90 minutes away from succeeding where even folk heroes Kevin Keegan and Bobby Robson failed by bringing a first major trophy back to Newcastle since 1969

REFLECTIVE: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will have his late mother Anne firmly in his thoughts ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

Eddie Howe will return to Wembley on Sunday with his late mother firmly in his thoughts.

The 45-year-old could be just 90 minutes away from succeeding where even Geordie folk heroes Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson failed by bringing a first major trophy back to Newcastle since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.