Leadership, pace, power & confidence – Miles Starforth's Newcastle United player ratings from Morecambe win

Newcastle United dished out a Carabao Cup hammering to League Two Morecambe securing their place in round four of the competition.

Five goals up at the break, United did not let up after it, adding to their lead to put the icing on the cake.

But what did Newcastle United writer Miles Starforth think of the performance? Here are his player ratings from the Mazuma Stadium.

1. Mark Gillespie - 7

Had a quiet night, but was there when his team needed him, didn’t stop talking to his team-mates. Photo: Alex Pantling

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2. Emil Krafth - 6

Solid, steady performance. Photo: Ian MacNicol

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3. Jamaal Lascelles - 7

Led the team to a very comfortable win and scored his first goal in 11 months. Photo: Pool

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4. Ciaran Clark - 7

Commanding at the back, as he had been a week earlier. Photo: -

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