Steve Bruce reacts as Newcastle United sell out St James's Park for FA Cup tie

Newcastle United’s FA Cup tie against Oxford United is a 52,000 sell-out.

Steve Bruce’s side take on the League One team in a fourth-round tie tomorrow.

Oxford will be backed by almost 4,000 fans at St James’s Park.

Head coach Bruce said: “I’ve just been told it’s a full house. We’ve got 52,000 which is quite unbelievable.

“I’ll play as strong as I can to try to get to the next round. Can we have a cup run? We’ve got a wonderful opportunity.”

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