NEWCASTLE United's players have decided against wearing suits for their Wembley arrival ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United.
Dan Burn set social media alight when he interrupted Sean Longstaff's interview after the semi-final success over Southampton, imitating Paul Gascoigne's brilliant reaction after Tottenham had booked their place in the 1991 FA Cup final.
"I’m happy, I’m happy, I’m gan to get me suit measured," joked Burn.
But when it came to actually deciding on matchday attire, conversations between Newcastle's senior players were actually very serious, as Burn explained.
"We've opted against the suits," said the defender.
"I don't really like wearing a suit anyway! It's something we spoke about. We've got a leadership group and just said we didn't want to make it where we're going for a day out. We're going to win and to have as little distractions as possible."
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While Burn was understandably keen not to overstate the importance of the outfit decision, the fact the club's leadership group felt the need to discuss the matter at length is an example of how Newcastle are trying to take care of small details.
Burn said: "That's what we've spoke about, those one percents, but I'm not going to say that's going to make a difference between winning and losing the final. We could wear suits and win or lose.
"But mentally those one percents add up and I personally think it's more a mentality thing. I know everyone is excited, the city is, that we've made the final. I'm not happy with just being in the final and I don't think the city should be either.
"We're getting to the final to win. It's a long time since this club has won anything and we want to be the team to change that."
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