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Watch moment Anthony Gordon is unveiled to Newcastle United fans ahead of Carabao Cup semi-final

Newcastle United unveiled January signings Anthony Gordon and Harrison Ashby at St James' Park ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Southampton.

Gordon received a rapturous applause from supporters as he entered the pitch at St James' Park along with fellow new signing Harrison Ashby, who has signed from West Ham United.

The 21-year-old joined the Magpies from Everton for a an initial fee of £40 million, which is expected to rise to £45 million in add-ons.

Gordon arrived at Everton at the age of 11 and scored seven goals and provided eight assists in 78 appearances for the Toffees across all competitions.

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Newcastle boast a 1-0 lead ahead of the second leg, after Joelinton's solitary strike saw them emerge victorious in the first leg at St Mary's. The Magpies will secure a first League Cup final in 47 years if they avoid defeat against Nathan Jones' side.

"Really pleased to get him, I think he's a player of huge potential. He really fits our way of playing both in and out of possession," Newcastle boss Eddie Howe told Sky Sports ahead of the game.

"He'll bring a lot excitement to the supporters. He's really athletic, so he's very much in our mould."

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