Redcar will display the Carabao Cup for fans to see up close

The trophy, made famous in 2004 when Gareth Southgate captained Middlesbrough to their only major silverware, will be on display in Redcar at the local Fonehouse store.

Mark Stannard, an organiser of the nationwide tour run by Sky in partnership with the EFL, said: “It’s the actual cup that Southgate lifted in 2004 when we won it.”

The tour aims to bring the Carabao Cup to smaller towns ahead of the new football season, giving fans outside major cities the opportunity to experience football history.

Sky have now also organised to display the Championship trophy on Sunday alongside the Carabao Cup, making it a must-visit event for Middlesbrough fans.

Mark said: “I’ve chosen Redcar because obviously, Middlesbrough won that trophy back in 2004. That’s the pull, I think, isn’t it?”

He believes the event will appeal to fans who might not usually have the opportunity to see such high-profile silverware.

He said: “Some people never really get to see it. And it’s nice for Redcar to have it on the doorstep because normally it’d be Middlesbrough, York or Newcastle.

“It’s a nice opportunity for the smaller communities.”

The tour will also stop by the Fonehouse Malton store on Saturday (July 18) before moving on to Redcar.

The event will allow visitors to take photographs with the trophy and enter a raffle to win a football shirt of their choice.

Mark said: “Anybody that comes into the store can get a photograph with it and get a raffle ticket to win a shirt of their choice.

“If they want a Middlesbrough shirt, I’ll get them a Middlesbrough shirt. If they want a Man United shirt, I’ll get a Man United shirt.”

The trophy tours have been especially popular with younger fans, who love to come down with their football shirts on and feel closer to their team.

The Carabao Cup will be on display at Redcar Fonehouse on Sunday (July 19) from 10am.