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.

9. Matt Ritchie - 7

Delivered a series of balls into the Morecambe box, tenacious as ever. Performance rounded off with a goal. Photo: -

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10. Miguel Almiron - 8

Showed good composure for his goal, never stopped running and working for the team. Photo: MARTIN RICKETT

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11. Joelinton - 7

Got himself up and running this season, and put last week’s awful performance behind him, much better. Photo: MARTIN RICKETT

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12. Ryan Fraser - 7

(for Clark 46) Hit the bar late on. Photo: Alex Pantling

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