Trafford seems destined to join Newcastle United after coming close to making the switch to St James’ Park last summer. He has been brilliant for Burnley this season and could push for a start on Tyneside if he is at the club come the beginning of next campaign.

Howe was also taken aback by the sight of a huge banner of himself being unfurled down the front of the Sandman Signature hotel. Also reflecting on the scenes on the streets of Newcastle city centre, goalkeeper Nick Pope took time out to catch up with reporters and said: "You can't put it into words - it's unbelievably special.

Eddie Howe is determined to bring more silverware to Newcastle as he continues to celebrates the club's first domestic trophy in 70 years. Howe, his players and staff were lauded by an estimated crowd of 300,