Whitehaven's proud FA Cup winners - 68 years apart

Dean Henderson emulated Jackie Sewell when he got his hands on the famous trophy at Wembley on Saturday.

Not since Kells legend Sewell helped Aston Villa to glory in 1957 had a player from the west Cumbrian town won the great knockout competition.

But goalkeeper Henderson now joins his fellow England international Sewell in lifting the Cup after his exploits for Crystal Palace.

The 28-year-old saved a penalty from Omar Marmoush as Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0.

He joined other Cumbrians who have previously lifted the Cup, such as Carlisle-born duo Kevin Beattie and David Geddis with Ipswich Town in 1978.

Henderson's rise to stardom began in his home town with the talented young player, who is from the Hillcrest area, shining for local club Whitehaven Miners Social.

Dean Henderson, left, lifts the FA Cup with Crystal Palace. Right, Aston Villa's winning side in 1957 featuring Whitehaven's Jackie Sewell, centre (Image: PA)

He was snapped up by Carlisle United's academy before Manchester United signed the 14-year-old, the west Cumbrian eventually joining Palace in 2023.

The legendary Sewell also got the better of Manchester opposition when he won the Cup, with Villa defeating Manchester United in 1957's final.

Inside forward Sewell started the game as goals from Peter McParland secured the trophy for Villa.

It was one of a host of achievements in a stellar career for Sewell, who worked down the mines in Whitehaven before his high-flying football journey began.

At one stage was the most expensive player in the world after moving from Notts County to Sheffield Wednesday for £34,500 in 1951.

He also won six England caps, scoring three goals - one of his strikes featuring in the famous 6-3 defeat to Hungary's Magical Magyars at Wembley in 1953.

Sewell also later played for Hull City before becoming a pioneering figure in African football. He moved to Northern Rhodesia as a coach and player and, when Northern Rhodesia became Zambia in 1964, the west Cumbrian played ten times for the newly independent nation, even captaining the team.

He also coached teams in Zimbabwe and Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo, before retiring to Nottingham. He died in 2016 aged 89.