Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United LIVE: League Cup latest score, goals and updates from fixture

Chris Wood heads Newcastle in front

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Newcastle United made wholesale changes for their Carabao Cup clash at Tranmere, with only Joe Willock retained from the Magpies side that drew against Manchester City at the weekend.

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Teenage midfielder Elliot Anderson made his first senior start for the Premier League club, while the likes of Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie and Chris Wood were restored the starting line-up for the second round encounter.

Tranmere made three changes to their XI, with Mateusz Hewelt, Lee O’Connor and Jon Nolan brought back following Saturday’s League Two defeat at Newport.

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Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Substitution, Newcastle United. Joelinton replaces Joe Willock.

Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Substitution, Newcastle United. Sven Botman replaces Jamaal Lascelles.

Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Paul Lewis replaces Kyle Jameson because of an injury.

Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Attempt saved. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a through ball.

Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Attempt missed. Elliot Anderson (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.

Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Jordan Turnbull.

Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United

Attempt blocked. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a through ball.

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