Liverpool thrash Tottenham to reach Carabao Cup final

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot was delighted to book his first place in an English final – but warned “it’s only special if you can win things”.

This is 46-year-old Dutchman Slot’s first season in English football, having moved from Feyenoord in the summer to replace Jurgen Klopp, and the first time he will have been to Wembley.

“It’s only special if you can win things. We know how difficult that’s going to be as Newcastle are an impressive team,” said Slot, who won the Dutch Cup with Feyenoord last season.

“It’s always nice to play a final. We come in every day, we try to improve the team. The players try so hard to improve themselves, but in the end it’s about reaching finals and winning things.

“I think we had some big nights here already but to reach a final should also be special, and that is what it is. In that perspective it has been the most special evening.”