Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has put talks over his future on hold as he attempts to help end the club’s 70-year wait for a domestic trophy in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final clash with Liverpool.

The Liverpool vs Newcastle United Carabao Cup Final will be played at Wembley Stadium, London, on March 16, Sunday.

Eddie Howe has named an unchanged starting line-up and bench from Monday’s 1-0 win at West Ham United with Nick Pope keeping his place in goal ahead of Martin Dubravkaafter missing the 2023 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United. Pope is one of six changes to Newcastle ’s side from their previous Wembley Stadium visit.