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5 outfield players who had to don the gloves

Kyle Walker made a cameo in goal for Manchester City at the San Siro.

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Kyle Walker became the latest outfield player to play in goal as Manchester City drew 1-1 against Atalanta.

Claudio Bravo, who himself had replaced Ederson, was sent off at the San Siro, meaning the England full-back went between the posts for the final 10 minutes of the Champions League clash.

Here, the PA news agency take a look at five other instances where an outfield player has had to take the gloves.

Cosmin Moti, Ludogorets vs Steaua Bucharest, 2014

Arsenal v Ludogorets Razgrad – UEFA Champions League – Group A – Emirates Stadium
Cosmin Moti was the hero for Ludogorets Razgrad (Mike Egerton/PA)

Phil Jagielka, Sheffield United vs Arsenal, 2006

Soccer – FA Barclays Premiership – Sheffield United v Arsenal – Bramall Lane
Phil Jagielka managed to keep Arsenal at bay for just over half an hour (Rui Vieira/PA)

John O’Shea, Manchester United vs Tottenham, 2007

Soccer – FA Barclays Premiership – Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United – White Hart Lane
Stand-in goalkeeper John O’Shea and Manchster United team mate Rio Ferdinand celebrate after a clean sheet (Sean Dempsey/PA)

Harry Kane, Tottenham vs Asteras Tripoli, 2014

The evening was going pretty well for Kane, having already scored a hat-trick in the Europa League tie at White Hart Lane. However, after Hugo Lloris was sent off with three minutes remaining, a volunteer was required to go in goal. Kane did the honours but blotted his copy book by letting a late, tame shot from Jeronimo Barrales slip through his grasp and trickle into the net.

Vinnie Jones, Wimbledon v Newcastle, 1995

Dons number one Paul Heald was sent off in the 57th minute and, with all three substitutes having already been made, a young midfielder by the name of Jones volunteered to go in goal. He conceded three goals in a 6-1 defeat at St James’ Park but it could have been worse as Jones made a number of saves.

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