The Carabao Cup was on display in the main reception, dictating that Tottenham’s players trooped past it as they entered the Milburn Stand en route from their team bus to the away dressing room. If the sight of that trophy inspired Thomas Frank’s players, Newcastle’s desire to retain it was infinitely stronger. Eddie Howe’s team could have been forgiven for prioritising the Champions League and the Premier League but, instead, they played with the zeal of a side still buoyed by last March’s