Ghanaian winger, Christian Atsu lasted the entire 90 minutes when Rafael Benitez side hammered Preston 6-0 to progress to the quarter finals of the League Cup.
Atsu has been enjoying life at the St. James' Park, having been able to break into Newcastle first team.
In the game Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic scored in each half on his first Newcastle start since September.
Mohamed Diame also struck twice - his first goals for the club - while Matt Ritchie scored a penalty and Ayoze Perez netted in stoppage time.
Preston midfielder Alan Browne had been sent off for elbowing Jack Colback.
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez made seven changes to his side, who are top of the Championship table, including recalling Mitrovic and Diame.
They led 1-0 through Mitrovic's headed opener when Browne was dismissed.
Diame's goals were spectacular long-range efforts, while Newcastle also hit the woodwork twice in the second half.
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