“People have grown up and not seen us as champions.
My first year as captain of this club and it's one of the best days.
They deserve it, just look at them.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher heaped praise on the champions as he added: “Newcastle didn't just win today, they battered Liverpool.
“I find it difficult to be too critical, given what Liverpool look like they will go on to achieve.
Newcastle are a great Premier League team and they have wiped the floor with them today.”
The result at Wembley marked the end of a miserable week for Liverpool.
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