Allow the first-choice stopper for Wembley to gain momentum ahead of the big day, by offering them a pre-final run out at West Ham United just six days before the showpiece. If Pope is the man for the final, he must be brought back into the fold for both trips to the capital this month.

Eddie Howe has admitted that his Newcastle United players have “dropped” their performance levels since reaching the Carabao Cup final.

Newcastle United will face Brighton in the FA Cup on Sunday at St James’ Park, and ahead of the game, Eddie Howe has shared the team news. The Magpies have already reached the final of the Carabao