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      Tottenham KNOCKED OUT of Carabao Cup by Fulham after freak own goal and penalty shootout heartbreak

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU may have won the Treble in Scotland but he looks to have caught the Tottenham cup curse.London rivals Fulham dumped Spurs out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after Kenny Tete’s shooting boots redeemed the right-back.
      Kenny Tete netted the winning penalty for FulhamCredit: Reuters
      Ivan Perisic was unable to stop Micky van de Ven’s comical own-goalCredit: Getty
      The Cottagers defender ran off the pitch to change his boots, leaving his side with ten men when Spurs bagged their equaliser.
      Fulham had taken the lead through a comical Micky van de Ven own goal, his second in four games for the club, before Tete’s mishap allowed the visitors back in.
      Neither could find a way through and Fulham capitalised after Davinson Sanchez saw his penalty saved.
      Despite six and nine changes respectively from Fulham and Spurs, both managers named sides full of senior players.
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      But given that this competition is Tottenham’s best bet of ending their trophy drought, which has now extended into its 16th season, many Spurs fans would have hoped for a stronger eleven, with the second string getting off to a sloppy start.
      Sanchez, one of a few Spurs players in the shop window tonight, sent a slow pass out wide looking for Emerson Royal who was beaten to the ball by Antonee Robinson.
      The rapid American then poked the ball past Sanchez and added to his embarrassment by racing around the Colombia defender to cross for Rodrigo Muniz, who headed wide.
      Spurs’ insistence on playing out from the back was causing early issues, with Silva’s side pressing feverishly and the visitors struggling to cope.
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      Sanchez was having a particularly torrid time and was turned inside out for the opener.
      Fulham turned up the pressure and skipper Tom Cariney pushed forward down the left sending Sanchez into a spin and crossing low where Van de Ven pulled off the greatest finish he’ll ever manage – just at the wrong end.
      The low cross missed Harrison Reed but caught Van de Ven’s heel and looped over Fraser Forster and couldn’t be stopped by a flying Ivan Perisic.
      The Dutchman was then sent sliding by Muniz as he tried to keep the Cottagers out, allowing the striker to fire at Forster.
      Despite Spurs recovering some composure after the goal Forster had to remain sharp and pulled off a fine stop from Muniz once again, diving low to palm away his close range header from Adama Traore’s cross.
      Tottenham were showing none of the intensity or creativity they have displayed in the Premier League under Postecoglou so far.
      Risharlison equalised for SpursCredit: Reuters
      Tete was the difference in the shootoutCredit: Reuters
      The former Celtic boss was getting tetchy with players over their positioning, getting on Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg’s case during the first half – the Dane starting despite his future being up in the air.
      But it was the ineffectual Giovani Lo Celso who was hooked at the break, replaced by youngster Dane Scarlett.
      Postecoglou certainly said something direct before sending Spurs back out into the west London drizzle.
      The visitors picked the pace up after the break, with former Fulham man Manor Solomon darting forward with more energy than anyone showed in the first half.
      Richarlison spun and saw his deflected shot tipped over the bar by Marek Rodak.
      Then it was time for Fulham’s defence to better the circus offered up by Tottenham in the first half.
      Tete was waving a broken boot towards his bench before working out that, with all the Fulham staff the opposite side to the tunnel, it was probably best he made a dash for the changing room himself to grab a new one.
      And it turned out to be a huge amateur clanger.
      With forward Bobby De Cordova-Reid having to fill in for Tete, Perisic seized his chance and drove at the makeshift right-back, shifted past him and crossed for Richarlison to head home his first goal of the season at the far post.
      A surly Silva fumed from his viewpoint in the new Riverside Stand watching his former striker benefit from a moment of baffling incompetence.
      Tete sheepishly emerged from the tunnel with a pair of bright white new boots on just as the celebrations died down – not the best look on the day Fulham signed a new right-back in Timothy Castange.
      Sub Harry Wilson saw a well-worked effort blocked by a sliding Sanchez before, down the other end, Rodak dived well to tip Solomon’s shot wide.
      Spurs had Son Heung-min and James Maddison on now trying to find a way through to avoid penalties.
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      It was Fulham who came closest to stealing it late on, with Forster rushing out and making another important save to deny Wilson in the 90th minute.
      With no breakthrough, it was straight to penalties and Fulham held their cool with a string of fine efforts, making the most of Sanchez’s poor strike when Tete saved himself from an almighty telling off. More

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      Ange Postecoglou says he only picks ‘winners’ when asked if Richarlison will play in Carabao Cup to break goal-drought

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU will only pick Richarlison at Fulham on Tuesday for the right reasons — not just  to give his goal-shy ace a pick-me-up.The straight-talking Aussie says he only selects “winners” for  Tottenham and is not one for sentimental decisions.
      Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou won’t start Richarlison just to help him scoreCredit: Reuters
      Postecoglou hauled Richarlison off an hour into Spurs’ 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday after he missed two sitters.
      And asked if he would start the 26-year-old in the upcoming Carabao Cup tie to help him bag his first goal of the season, Postecoglou replied: “No, I pick teams I think will win games.
      “I am not going to put him in to try and help him in some individual  pursuit.
      “I will put Richy in the team if I think we can win with him in, not because I am trying to get him into a certain space.”
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      Spurs face a Fulham side bossed by Marco Silva, the man who gave  Richarlison his big break in English football by signing him when he was Watford manager back in 2017.
      Despite his tough start to the season,  Silva says the forward has what it takes to replace Harry Kane.
      Richarlison has played more games under Silva — who also signed him from the Hornets  for £40million when he became Everton chief — than any other boss, scoring 26 goals in 82 matches for the Portuguese tactician.
      Silva said: “Richarlison is a very good player but it is going to be tough for him.
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      “If you buy ten strikers to play for Spurs this season it will be tough for anyone.
      “They’ve lost the best English striker, one of the best in the world.
      “I hope not against us but it is up to Richarlison to show his quality.
      “We are talking about  Brazil’s No 9. When you play as No 9 for Brazil that speaks about your quality.
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      Postecoglou insists he will only start winners in the Carabao Cup against FulhamCredit: PA
      “He is a good lad and a really hard worker.  He has worked really hard to achieve what he has and get to this level. I know because I was responsible for bringing him to England and to another club in England.
      “To be at Tottenham and No 9 for his national team, I know he has the talent to get to that level.”
      Postecoglou says he has not had much luck in Cup draws but is looking  forward to travelling across London.
      He said: “I love winning. I don’t care what it is. I love winning and the players know that.
      “I don’t care if it is a cup, playing in the car park or on a rooftop.
      “I haven’t had great luck with draws in my career. I expect them to be challenging.
      “But that’s all right, it’s a good challenge.”
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      The Aussie boss expects a number of players to leave this week, including £55m club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele.
       Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who made his first competitive appearance for Spurs in 18 months as a 74th-minute sub at Bournemouth, will start at Craven Cottage. More

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      When is the Carabao Cup third-round draw: Stream FREE, TV channel and start time as Man Utd and Arsenal enter pot

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      LAST year’s Carabao Cup winners, Manchester United, will enter the pot for the third round.The Red Devils overcame Newcastle in the final at Wembley to claim the silverware last campaign.
      Manchester United were Carabao Cup winners in 2022Credit: GETTY
      Man United will also be joined in the hat for the third round by fellow Premier League sides that have European commitments this season.
      The likes of Newcastle, West Ham, Manchester City, Arsenal, Brighton, Liverpool and Aston Villa will all be entered into the draw.
      SunSport has all the details you need for the Carabao Cup third-round draw below.
      When is the Carabao Cup third-round draw?

      The Carabao Cup third round will take place on either Tuesday, August 29th or Wednesday, August 30th.
      The draw is expected to get underway following the conclusion of the second-round ties, which should be around 10:20pm BST on either the 29th or 30th.

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      What TV channel is the Carabao Cup third-round draw on and can I live stream it FREE?

      The Carabao Cup third-round draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
      The draw is expected to be FREE to live stream on Sky Sports Football’s YouTube channel.
      Alternatively, you can find out who your team has drawn by following SunSport’s live blog.

      What are the Carabao Cup second-round fixtures?
      Here are the full fixtures for the second round of the Carabao Cup:
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      Tranmere Rovers v Leicester CitySalford City v Leeds UnitedHarrogate Town v Blackburn RoversStoke v RotherhamWrexham v BradfordDoncaster v EvertonBolton v MiddlesbroughPort Vale v CreweNottingham Forest v BurnleySheffield Wednesday v MansfieldWolves v BlackpoolSheffield United v Lincoln
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      Bristol City v QPR or NorwichPlymouth v Crystal PalaceReading v IpswichPortsmouth v PeterboroughLuton vs GillinghamSwansea v BournemouthFulham v TottenhamExeter v StevenageWycombe v Sutton UnitedBirmingham v CardiffNewport v BrentfordChelsea v AFC Wimbledon More

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      Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Tottenham handed all-Premier League tie as Chelsea and Wrexham learn tasty second-round opponents

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      THE Carabao Cup second-round draw has concluded – and we have some tasty ties on the cards.Chelsea will face AFC Wimbledon, while Tottenham will travel to Premier League rivals Fulham.
      Hollywood-owned Wrexham will face fellow League Two side Bradford at the Racecourse.

      Draw time: 10:15pm BST (approx)
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      Burton 0 Leicester 2
      Relegated Leicester avoided suffering from Brewers’ drop as Enzo Maresca’s new look team earned a trip to Tranmere – with Kelechi Iheanacho showing the gulf in class thanks to a sensational opener.
      The Foxes squeezed the home defence with a high press to win back possession and Dennis Praet set up the cross for skipper Marc Albrighton.
      Kelechi Iheanacho delivers a deft opener for the FoxesCredit: Rex
      His delicate cenre into the heart of the Burton box caught defenders Jake Caprice and John Brayford busy ball-watching, allowing Iheanacho to ghost between them.
      On the plus side, they had a perfect view of Iheanacho’s magical finish as the Nigerian conjured up a mid-air backheel volley with his back to goal to leave ‘keeper Jamal Blackman gasping.
      Classy or just plain cocky, it set the tone as Burton were forced to chase shadows for most of the night.
      Dino Maamria’s boys hung on grimly and almost snatched an equaliser on 45 minutes when Ryan Sweeney’s header was hurtling towards the net until Callum Doyle stuck out a leg to clear.
      Leicester’s response was swift, slick and merciless as Doyle then played a quick free kick which caught Burton napping.
      Iheanacho sprinted clear and drew Blackman from his goal before setting up Wilfred Ndidi who expertly found the top corner to double the Foxes’ advantage in first-half stoppage time.
      Burton’s 6ft 7″ goalie Blackman did well after the break to prevent Rekeem Harper from finding his own net from close range. Then Harry Winks fired a volley into a yellow wall of Burton defenders before departing to an ovation from his new Foxes fans.
      Spurs fans keenest for a trophy push
      Fulham vs Tottenham in the South and Nottingham Forest vs Burnley in the North are the all-Prem ties lighting up the second-round draw.
      And ironically it’s fans of Spurs – one of the Big Six clubs, traditionally at least – who seem most keen on their side fielding as close to a full-strength side as possible.
      That’s because Tottenham are trophyless for 15 years.
      In contrast, Forest and Burnley supporters are far more focused on staying up in the Premier League.
      Dons joy at bagging Blues
      AFC Wimbledon fans are ecstatic at their reward for a late 2-1 comeback win over Championship side Coventry.
      The League Two team will visit posh Prem neighbours Chelsea in the Carabao Cup second round.
      “Get in, what a night that will be,” said one.
      “Oh my god” and “unreal” were two responses.
      And in a similar vein: “What a draw,” and “It’s happening”.

      ‘Things are about to get tasty, baby’
      A Wrexham fan has labelled their manager’s second-round clash with old club Bradford as “When Parky vs Sparky”.
      Phil Parkinson’s EFL new boys will take on League Two rivals Bradford, managed by Manchester United legend Mark ‘Sparky’ Hughes.
      One supporter posted: “Vs Parkinson in the League Cup? Behave.”
      Upbeat Dragons’ supporters added: “Round 3 here we come!” and “Sold out”
      Wrexham’s Hollywood A-list owner Ryan Reynolds is of course well used to drama.
      But one sensitive fan sounded like he might not be able to take Reynolds’ movies like Deadpool – judging by his reaction to the draw.
      He wrote: “Thank God its not Cardiff my heart couldn’t handle that.”
      But another supporter treated the pairing vs Bradford with a line worthy of the next Deadpool film: “Things are about to get tasty baby.”
      Spurs fans beg Ange to take Fulham seriously
      Tottenham fans are begging new boss Ange Postecoglou to take the Carabao Cup “seriously” after a “damn tough draw” at Prem rivals Fulham.
      Frustrated Spurs supporters last enjoyed silverware with 2008 EFL Cup glory.
      And one pleaded after tonight’s second-round draw: “Take. It. Serious.”
      A second wrote: “Hopefully we take this competition seriously.”
      A third sounded fired up for the derby: “Local game, places to play for.”
      But a pessimistic fourth fan posted: “Damn tough draw early on.”
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      Plymouth Argyle v Crystal Palace
      Reading v Ipswich Town
      Portsmouth v Peterborough United
      Luton Town v Gillingham
      Swansea City v Bournemouth
      Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur
      Exeter City v Stevenage
      Wycombe Wanderers v Sutton United
      Birmingham City v Cardiff City
      Newport County v Brentford
      Chelsea v AFC Wimbledon
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      Tranmere Rovers v Leicester City
      Salford City v Leeds United
      Harrogate Town v Blackburn Rovers
      Stoke City v Rotherham United
      Wrexham v Bradford City
      Doncaster Rovers v Everton
      Bolton Wanderers v Middlesbrough
      Port Vale v Crewe Alexandra
      Nottingham Forest v Burnley
      Sheffield Wednesday v Mansfield Town
      Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackpool
      Sheffield United v Lincoln City
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      Chelsea fans nervous after drawing Dons
      Chelsea fans seemed to react with as much fear as joy after the Prem giants drew League Two ‘neighbours’ AFC Wimbledon in round two.
      Fear – because they believe defeat would leave new boss Mauricio Pochettino with red faces.
      Joy (for a few supporters) – as they reckon it gives Poch an excellent kickstart in his bid for silverware.
      Representing the nervous side, one fan posted: “If we somehow lose this, we are never going to hear the end of it from rival fans.”
      And on the positive front were messages like this: “Easy win” and “We can rotate”.
      A more practical note was sounded by this supporter: “We go hard for this. It’s a must win.”
      O’Neill having a ball…
      Fans couldn’t believe Martin O’Neill’s antics as he did the draw.
      The ex-Leicester boss appeared to talk to the balls rather than the microphone as he helped pick the second-round ties.
      “So funny!” said one viewer,” and “What is he doing?!” asked MORE than one other.

      Giant-Gillers again?
      First-round “giantkillers” Gillingham have an intriguing trip to Prem newcomers Luton.
      The Gills deservedly beat Championship side Southampton 3-1 last night.
      So they must fancy their chances again as the Hatters are likely to rest players.
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      Fulham host Tottenham in an all-Prem clash.
      And big-spending Chelsea take on League Two neighbours AFC Wimbledon.
      Ties take place on the week commencing August 28.
      Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon – DERBY!
      Newport vs Brentford
      Birmingham City vs Cardiff
      Reading vs Ipswich
      Plymouth vs Crystal Palace
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      Bristol City vs QPR/Norwich
      That’s the Northern draw done
      Nottingham Forest vs Burnley is surely the pick of the ties.
      And Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson takes on old club Bradford.
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      Chelsea draw Wimbledon as Spurs take on Fulham in Carabao Cup second round.. and Wrexham will have eye on third round

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      CHELSEA and Spurs have learned their opponents for the next round of the Carabao Cup.With both clubs not playing in Europe next season, they will enter the competition in the second round.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s faces a home tie in his first cup match as Chelsea bossCredit: Getty
      Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs will travel to West LondonCredit: PA
      Chelsea will host AFC Wimbledon in a London derby at Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino looks to lay down a marker for winning silverware.
      Meanwhile, Spurs will face the short trip west as they take on Fulham in the second round.
      The Carabao Cup may provide the Aussie with the opportunity to give minutes to some members on the outskirts of his 39-man first-team squad.
      The draw was split into two halves between north and south to avoid excessive mid-week travel for fans.
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      Wrexham drew Bradford at home in a tie rather less glamorous than the Red Dragons’ Hollywood owners.
      And there’ll be an all Premier League tie as Nottingham Forest host Vincent Kompany’s Burnley.
      Following Leicester’s televised 2-0 victory over Burton, The Foxes will take on Tranmere in the next round.
      Fellow relegated side Leeds face a trip to Gary Neville and the Class of 92 owned Salford City.
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      Sean Dyche’s Everton will visit Doncaster Rovers.
      Premier League new-boys Sheffield United play on Lincoln City at home.
      And Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth will visit Swansea for the Basque’s first Carabao Cup tie.
      Luton Town will host Gillingham as they enter the Carabao Cup at the second round for the first time in 31 years following their shock promotion to the top flight.
      Round Two of the Carabao Cup will kick off in the week commencing August 28.
      The draw in full is as follows:
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      Tranmere vs Leicester
      Salford vs Leeds
      Harrogate vs Blackburn
      Stoke vs Rotherham
      Wrexham vs Bradford
      Doncaster vs Everton
      Bolton vs Middlesbrough
      Port Vale vs Crewe
      Nottingham Forest vs Burnley
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Mansfield
      Wolves vs Blackpool
      Sheffield United vs Lincoln

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      SOUTH SECTION

      Bristol City v QPR or Norwich
      Plymouth Argyle v Crystal Palace
      Reading v Ipswich Town
      Portsmouth v Peterborough United
      Luton Town v Gillingham
      Swansea City v Bournemouth
      Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur
      Exeter City v Stevenage
      Wycombe Wanderers v Sutton United
      Birmingham City v Cardiff City
      Newport County v Brentford
      Chelsea v AFC Wimbledon

      Clubs in all four tiers are chasing the trophy won by Man Utd last seasonCredit: PA More

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      Fans left in stitches at ‘one of the worst penalties you’ll ever see’ during Accrington vs Bradford Carabao Cup shootout

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      FANS have been left in stitches after Accrington Stanley’s Korede Adedoyin had a shocker during the penalty shootout against Bradford.The League Two sides faced off in the Carabao Cup, and as the game finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, they headed for a penalty shootout.
      Korede Adedoyin had a crucial penalty for Accrington Stanley in the Carabao Cup tie against BradfordCredit: TWITTER @JordinhoBCAFC
      But he slipped as he took his shotCredit: TWITTER @JordinhoBCAFC
      And goalkeeper Harry Lewis was able to get up and stop it from going inCredit: TWITTER @JordinhoBCAFC
      Bradford City went perfect from their first three spot-kicks while Jack Nolan missed Accrington’s second penalty.
      With the shootout score at 3-1, it meant that Adedoyin’s had to score to keep Stanley in with a chance of progressing.
      The winger, 22, however, slipped at the crucial moment as he tried to take his shot at goal.
      Despite his fall, Adedoyin still managed to get his effort on target, but Bradford goalkeeper Harry Lewis was able to get up from his dive and keep it from crossing the line.
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      And the effort left fans in hysterics on social media as a clip of the effort went viral.
      One fan Tweeted: “This penalty in the Bradford City game is absolutely hilarious 😭😭😭😭.”
      A second commented: “Lewis is still laughing from their takers slip when he makes the save.”
      A third wrote: “The fact it wasn’t far from going in makes me laugh more 😂.”
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      A fourth said: “That one second of complete silence in the stadium when they thought it was going in 😂.”
      A fifth added: “No way is that real 😂😂😂😂.”
      While another joked: “My favourite penalty miss ever, although I was really willing this one to creep in!!”
      To make matters worse for Adedoyin as Clarke Oduor netted Bradford’s penalty, winning the tie for the visitors at the Wham Stadium.
      Bradford are now in the hat for the second round of the competition and could be drawn against the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham.

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      Watch ex-Man Utd starlet Charlie Savage score free-kick worldie in Carabao Cup.. and Reading fans love his celebration

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      CHARLIE SAVAGE sealed a worldie with a kiss that wowed Reading fans.Supporters loved the ex-Manchester United midfielder showing passion dad Robbie would be proud of in a 4-0 Carabao Cup romp at Millwall.

      Charlie Savage has made an instant impact with Reading supportersCredit: Rex
      The Wales Under-21 star lit up his second game after switching from Old Trafford to the League One newcomers with a free-kick rocket.
      Championship side Millwall even put up a wall of seven men – well, four players together, a small gap, then three more team-mates linking arms.
      But Leicester-born Savage, 20, whipped a left-footer over them and into the near top corner, killing off the contest at 3-0.
      Away fans rushed down the terraces to celebrate – but if anything they enjoyed what came next more.
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      Savage raced over to supporters, skidded to the ground with his arms raised wide and kissed the club badge on his shirt.
      The former Forest Green Rovers loan star was mobbed by team-mates on the pitch and marvelled at by fans online.
      He even joined supporters in tweeting a clip of his goal.
      Savage added the words: “First goal for the club (TICK), 4-0 win (TICK). Thanks for the amazing support @ReadingFC fans.
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      One Royals’ follower responded: “Kissing the badge already 🙂 @charliesavage84. Legend in the making?”
      “What a feeling!” said another, and “Take a bow,” suggested a third.
      Other responses included: “Big up Charlie” and “Happy for the lad”.
      And there was no way the goal itself would be lost on admiring viewers.
      Verdicts full of awe came in, such as: “That’s Savage from Charlie!” and “That cultured left foot”.
      And having also shone in an opening-day 1-0 loss to Peterborough, Savage might so far be happy at departing Old Trafford for regular football.
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      Ryan Reynolds compares Wrexham to a ‘f***ing Aliens movie’ in hilarious tweet after Carabao Cup shootout giant-killing

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      WREXHAM beat Wigan 4-2 on penalties to secure their first Carabao Cup win since 2007 and spark a brilliant X-rated celebration from owner Ryan Reynolds.The first round game endless goalless after 90 minutes and had to be settled by spot-kicks.
      Wrexham beat Wigan 4-2 on penalties to spark huge celebrationsCredit: Getty
      Ryan Reynolds was delighted with his side’s win and posted this on Instagram
      Thelo Aasgaard missed the crucial spot-kick for WiganCredit: Getty
      Charlie Hughes missed first for League One Latics, while Wrexham – who are a division below them – converted their first four kicks.
      Thelo Aasgaard had to find the net for the visitors – but he blazed over the bar, sending the North Wales side and their fans into a frenzy.
      It was another night of huge drama at the Racecourse which got the blood pumping for Wrexham’s Hollywood owners, who have been living a fairytale since their £2m buyout was completed in 2021.
      Deadpool star Reynolds, 46, tweeted after full-time: “Another year of hearts jumping outta chests like we’re in a f**king Aliens movie.”
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      And in a separate, more measured Instagram post, he wrote: “Beautiful work, boys! Onward…”
      Wrexham captain Luke Young had led by example as he fired home the first strike in the shootout.
      Elliott Lee scored next before Tom O’Connor added a third to pile pressure on the visitors.
      Hughes missed and Sam Dalby followed up by slotting past Wigan keeper Sam Tickle, which meant Wrexham had a 100 per cent conversion rate before Aasgaard blasted over.
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      Manager Graham Alexander will be delighted with the response from his side after a shock 5-3 home defeat to MK Dons at the weekend.

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      Wrexham have enjoyed huge success under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenneyCredit: Reuters
      They will now be aiming to replicate their FA Cup heorics of last season by reaching the latter stages of the Carabao Cup.
      But first they will be aiming to pick up their first EFL points in 16 years against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.
      Wrexham have enjoyed huge success since their takeover by Reynolds and pal Rob McElhenney, also 46, returning to the EFL following their lengthy lay-off after storming to the National League title.
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