Benitez prioritising promotion

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Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has insisted he will not jeopardise the club’s promotion chances in pursuit of cup glory.

The Spaniard takes the Sky Bet Championship leaders to Premier League Hull on Tuesday, with a place in the EFL Cup semi-finals at stake. Newcastle have not made the last four of a major competition for more than 11 years, since they lost to Manchester United in the 2005 FA Cup in Cardiff.

However, while Benitez will do all he can to address both situations this season as excitement mounts on Tyneside, he is adamant he cannot jeopardise the club’s bid for an instant return to the top …

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