Steve Bruce says reaching Wembley with Newcastle would be ‘icing on the cake’

Newcastle United v Aston Villa – Premier League – St James’ Park
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Steve Bruce admits he still cannot believe his luck as he prepares to lead home-town club Newcastle into FA Cup quarter-final battle with Manchester City.

The 59-year-old Geordie was by no means a popular choice for many Magpies fans when he was handed the head coach role last summer, although he had guided the club to the brink of Premier League safety with seven games to go and into the last eight in the cup for the first time in 14 years.

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