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EFL Cup XI of Round 4: One Leeds star selected with three Newcastle players

Leeds United's Marco Silvestri saves from Norwich City's Alex Pritchard during the penalty shoot out (REUTERS)
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Liverpool youngster also features.

Newcastle United and Leeds United beat Championship rivals Preston and Norwich City this week to progress to the EFL Cup quarter-finals.

Their efforts saw them land ties with Premier League opposition, with Newcastle playing Hull, and Leeds travelling to Liverpool.

Newcastle United's Aleksandar Mitrovic scores their first goalNewcastle United’s Aleksandar Mitrovic scores their first goal

The Football League have selected their ‘XI of Round 4’, with three Newcastle players making the team, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Matt Ritchie and Mohamed Diame.

Leeds head coach Garry Monk was named as manager of the round for helping the team make it through, beating Norwich on penalties.

Marco Silvestri was the real hero, with the stand-in saving three spot kicks in a dramatic shoot out at Elland Road.

Leeds United's Marco Silvestri saves from Norwich City's Alex Pritchard during the penalty shoot outLeeds United’s Marco Silvestri saves from Norwich City’s Alex Pritchard during the penalty shoot out

Liverpool teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold made the team too, after making his first ever start for the club in their win over Tottenham Hotspur, along with two-goal hero Daniel Sturridge.

Southampton ace Sofiane Boufal also made the line up, with the Frenchman scoring a terrific winner against Stoke City.

West Ham, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Hull City players made up the XI, with each team qualifying for the quarter-finals.

Liverpool's Trent Arnold applauds the fans as he is substitutedLiverpool’s Trent Arnold applauds the fans as he is substituted

Southampton's Sofiane Boufal in actionSouthampton’s Sofiane Boufal in action