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Gary Lineker's private reaction to Newcastle's win over Liverpool has been revealed(Image: The Rest Is Football podcast)

Gary Lineker says he celebrated Newcastle's historic Carabao Cup final victory like it was his own team, but insists he meant "no disrespect" to Liverpool.

The Magpies ended 70 years of hurt in stunning style on Sunday as they beat Liverpool 2-1 under the famous Wembley arch to clinch their first piece of major silverware since 1955.

Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored Newcastle's goals, with Federico Chiesa grabbing a late consolation for the Reds in what marked the first win in six finals for the Toon.



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Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker said he couldn't help but throw his lot in with Eddie Howe's side, who, heading into the final, were the underdogs.

and when Dan Burn headed [the opening goal] in all five of us leapt up in the air, shouting like that was our team," the 64-year-old admitted.

"No disrespect to Liverpool...

but they've won so much, and I think most neutrals with a heart wanted Newcastle to win."

Despite having just 34 per cent of the ball, Newcastle were worthy winners after creating the lion's share of the game's chances, and limiting Liverpool to just two shots on target.

I hope that in the next days and weeks you understand the size of what you've just done'."

Alan Shearer (back row, third from right) watched the match at Wembley(Image: James Marsh/REX/Shutterstock)

Shearer spent a decade at St James' Park as a player, netting a club-record 206 goals in 405 appearances, though a trophy always eluded him.

However, the 54-year-old insists that Sunday's triumph felt just as satisfying as the titles he won during his playing days – a sentiment Lineker wholeheartedly echoed.

"It's really strange," Lineker said.
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