Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce insists they'll take the Cups seriously this season.
Bruce pledged to go for it" in the Cups and has been enthused by the standard of the squad he's working with.
They've had a difficult day today and one in China," said Bruce.
"They have responded well towards myself. There is a nucleus here, that did so well in the Championship, and that has stayed together and, if I can add to them, I'm sure we've got a squad good enough and capable enough to take us forward."
