'Can be as good as anyone' - Miley steps up for Newcastle
Summary
Newcastle United's Lewis Miley played in an unfamiliar position during a Carabao Cup match against Fulham due to team injuries. Miley, a 19-year-old midfielder, scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute, helping Newcastle advance to the semi-final against Manchester City. The game was significant after a recent defeat against Sunderland, with Newcastle aiming to make a strong comeback.Key Facts
- Lewis Miley played at right-back for Newcastle United due to several player injuries.
- Miley scored the decisive goal in the 92nd minute against Fulham in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.
- The game was tied until Miley's goal, following Fulham's equalizer by Sasa Lukic.
- The victory sets up a semi-final match for Newcastle against Manchester City.
- Miley is 19 years old and primarily plays as a midfielder.
- Head coach Eddie Howe praised Miley's performance and versatility in different positions.
- This match followed a recent defeat against Sunderland, which impacted team morale.
- Newcastle made several lineup changes for the match against Fulham to address fatigue.
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