Joe Ironside grew up idolising Alan Shearer and he emulated the Newcastle United legend by scoring a "dream" goal at St James' Park as Cambridge United dumped his hero's former club out of the FA Cup.

The 28-year-old, along with housemate and goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov, starred for the League One side as they pulled off a famous 1-0 win against Eddie Howe's Premier League team.

"I can't describe it, I am a bit lost for words, it panned out how I dreamt it last night," Ironside told BBC Sport.

"I have got to play here and it is stuff I dreamed of. Alan Shearer was my hero, I grew up idolising him - now I have scored the winner at St James' Park.

"It doesn't matter how they go in, I don't care. We have all dug in together and it is a momentous day for the club."

Bulgarian goalkeeper Mitov made a number of fine saves in the first half of the third-round tie then produced a wonderful finger-tip stop to deny Joelinton in added time.

"It is unbelievable what we just did today, but we always knew we had nothing to lose," said the 24-year-old Manchester United supporter, who is hoping for a trip to Old Trafford in the next round.

"It is not quite down to me, if we don't score we don't win the game. But on a personal note I am really happy - this is why we play football, to play against the big boys, to play against the Premier League teams. I love being a goalkeeper, I love diving around for a living, I am lost for words.

"That was something I will never forget in the first half, the save from Jacob Murphy when I tipped it on to the bar and even the Newcastle fans clapped me."

Mitov was also delighted for goalscorer Ironside.

"There is no nicer person on the planet to score here," he said about his housemate. "It is a really good moment for me and him, I am so happy, he deserves it."