From milk to an energy drink, this competition has had plenty of sponsors but has never been given the kudos it deserves - that might change as an epic Wembley showdown beckons

That went against usual football diplomacy, where players talk of only focusing on the next game, but that’s perhaps part of the charm. It’s also part of the strange dynamics of these occasions, that at once enrich football but can also make it so emotionally wrenching.

Defending champions Liverpool will look to start afresh after their European heartache against the Magpies. Watch Carabao Cup football match final live