Newcastle United's team spirit is coming to the fore at exactly the right time ahead of the festive period.

In a week that has resulted in senior stars like Sean Longstaff and Jamaal Lascelles taking a seat in the stands for the reserve team's win over Chelsea at Whitley Park to watch the return of Sven Botman after nine months out, every single squad player - whether they were used or not against Brentford - roared with delight in the team picture after the 3-1 win over the London side.

But if more evidence was needed as far as the good will shown towards team-mates was concerned, it was there for the full Gallowgate End to see in all its glory with 13 minutes left. For when Newcastle star Anthony Gordon had been replaced by Miguel Almiron he took a moment to watch on as Sandro Tonali attempted to complete his hat-trick.

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It was a moment missed by the Sky Sports TV cameras but it left the supporters delighted as he made his way back to the dugout.

Gordon could be seen almost sucking the ball into the Gallowgate net with the fans as the Italian fired a shot at goal before it cannoned off a defender. The Scouser leaped into the air in the hope that Tonali would be handed the match ball.

The passion of the ex-Everton man thrilled supporters as he made his way off for a well deserved rest. Meanwhile it has emerged that Gordon and Lewis Hall have escaped bans despite being close to the yellow card limit.

The disciplinary system has now reset meaning that yellows for Hall or Gordon in either leg of the semi-finals will not result in a ban for the final.