‘If you end up getting to Wembley, everyone’s going to be celebrating it just as much as if we get promoted’

Brentford boss Thomas Frank says reaching the Carabao Cup semi-finals would be ‘special’

The Bees welcome Newcastle to the Brentford Community Stadium on Tuesday night looking to book their place in the last four of the competition.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank says reaching the Carabao Cup semi-finals would be a “special” achievement for his side. The Bees welcome Newcastle to the Brentford Community Stadium on Tuesday night looking to book their place in the last four of the competition. Frank’s men have already knocked out four Premier League sides on their run to the quarter-finals, including last season’s runners-up Manchester United. And the Dane admits that reaching the semi-finals would be a major moment for the club. “It would be very special for sure,” he said. “We have respect for all the competitions and have shown that in the Carabao Cup. “It’s a trophy you can win and a chance for the fans to experience a day out at Wembley. “If you end up getting to Wembley, everyone’s going to be celebrating it just as much as if we get promoted.” Brentford have never reached the semi-finals of a major cup competition before, so this is a historic opportunity for the club. They will be confident of their chances against Newcastle, who have not won in their last five games. The Bees have won their last two matches, including a 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday night. Frank will be without several key players for the match, including Christian Eriksen, Pontus Jansson and Aaron Hickey. But he is confident that his team can still get the job done. “We have a good squad and we’re confident in our ability,” he said. “We know it’s going to be a tough game, but we’re ready for the challenge.” The match kicks off at 7.45pm on Tuesday night and will be shown live on Sky Sports.