Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer has unveiled his ultimate Wembley soundtrack ahead of the Magpies' highly anticipated FA Cup final showdown against Manchester United, with Manchester legends Oasis taking centre stage in his dream playlist.
The Premier League's all-time record goalscorer, who famously never lifted the FA Cup during his illustrious career, shared his perfect matchday preparation music in an exclusive interview, highlighting the Gallagher brothers' anthems as essential listening for the historic occasion.
The Geordie Connection to Manchester Sound
In a fascinating crossover of northern football and music cultures, Shearer revealed that Oasis classics like "Don't Look Back In Anger" would feature prominently in his Wembley dressing room playlist, despite the band's strong Manchester roots.
"I'd definitely have Oasis on," the Match of the Day pundit declared. "I know they're a Manchester band, but I'd definitely have Oasis on."
Shearer's Personal FA Cup Heartbreak
The revelation comes with poignant significance for Shearer, who experienced two FA Cup final defeats during his playing career - in both 1998 and 1999 - making this year's final particularly meaningful for the Newcastle legend.
Now, as Eddie Howe's side prepares to end the club's 69-year wait for major domestic silverware, Shearer's musical choices reflect the magnitude of the occasion for everyone connected with the Tyneside club.
Current Squad's Wembley Ambitions
Newcastle's journey to this year's final has captured imaginations across the football world, with manager Eddie Howe and star players like Bruno Guimarães and Alexander Isak aiming to write their names into club folklore.
The Magpies face a formidable Manchester United side at English football's national stadium, creating a classic north-west versus north-east confrontation that promises to deliver drama, passion and potentially historic moments.
As thousands of Newcastle fans prepare to descend on the capital, Shearer's playlist suggestions provide a fascinating insight into the mindset required for football's biggest occasions, blending northern musical pride with Geordie footballing ambition.
