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The young Magpies, who qualified for the competition from the Northern Regionals, advanced into the semi-final stages on Saturday after finishing in top spot of the eight-team group, accruing 19 points in the process.

Newcastle's youngsters won six of their seven unbeaten group matches, scoring a total of 26 goals in the process and beat the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, West Ham United, Aston Villa and Stoke City as well as holding FC Barcelona to a 2-2 draw.

United reached the final on Sunday after an entertaining 6-4 win against Chelsea to book a final showdown with West Ham, who they had beaten 3-2 in their group fixture, before lifting the trophy in style after a thrilling 8-2 win.

Newcastle United Academy Director, Steve Harper, said: "Everyone at the Academy is incredibly proud of this group of players and staff.

"To win it last year (at U11 level) was very special but to defend it against such a high calibre of opposition from this country and abroad is incredible.

"Well done to all of the boys and also to lead coach Michael Pedley and the staff."