WEST HAM were forced to make a goalkeeper change just five minutes before heading to penalties against Leeds in the FA Cup.
No1 Alphonse Areola went down after a cross sailed over his head in extra time and left Finlay Herrick to make his senior debut.
West Ham had to make a goalkeeper sub before penalties against LeedsCredit: Reuters
Young shot-stopper Finlay Herrick was brought onCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Herrick, 20, is an England Under-20 international but had only previously been on the bench for West Ham’s first team four times this season.
He spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Boreham Wood in the National League.
Junior shot-stopper Herrick, who has come through the Hammers’ academy, was called on from the bench.
He went through a rapid warm-up in front of the home fans at the London Stadium before quickly putting his gloves on and getting match ready.
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