EFL forced to add extra Carabao Cup round after nine Premier League teams qualify for Europe
Last season was England's most successful ever in terms of securing European berths. Six clubs reached the Champions League, including Carabao Cup holders Newcastle, while Crystal Palace qualified for the Europa League after hoisting the FA Cup, teeing up their first appearance in European competition.
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