JAMES WARD-PROWSE endured a horror moment from the penalty spot yesterday.
The Southampton skipper was back in action as the Saints continued their pre-season campaign.
Russell Martin’s team travelled to Turkey to take on local side Goztepe.
Having gone 1-0 down, Saints were awarded a 58th minute penalty.
Set piece specialist Ward-Prowse stepped up… but it wasn’t to be the usual result.
The England international suffered an unfortunate slip, sending the ball high and wide.
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Ward-Prowse was clearly a victim of the dodgy turf giving way.
But fans on social media had a more cruel assessment.
One joked: “Trying to drive his price down. He wants that move.”
While a second tweeted: “He wants to leave sooo bad.”
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A third commented: “I’m very surprised he is still there.”
And another, pointing to the 2008 Champions League final, added: “John Terry vibes.”
Southampton went on to level just six minutes later, via highly-rated young forward Carlos Alcaraz, with the match finishing 1-1.
Ward-Prowse, 28, has been linked with a move away from his boyhood club following their relegation.
West Ham are believed to be keen on signing the midfield ace.
Hammers chiefs are willing to bid £20million, although Saints bosses are reportedly demanding double.
Despite his set piece prowess, Ward-Prowse has missed more penalties than you might think.
He has scored 18 spot kicks during his career, while missing six.
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His free-kick record is remarkable, having bagged 17 in the Premier League.
This tally is only one behind the competition’s record holder David Beckham.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
