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TIM KRUL: It's surreal being brought on as a penalty specialist but having done so in the 2014 World Cup quarter-final, I know how Kepa was feeling and I don't think it gets any bigger

Kepa Arrizabalaga became the unwanted centre of attention when he was brought on as a late substitute in the Carabao Cup final for the penalty shootout only to miss the decisive spot kick.

The Spaniard has been deployed in that role before having done so in Chelsea's Super Cup final shootout win but it backfired this time round.

It's a bit surreal being brought on for a penalty shootout like I was in the 2014 World Cup quarter-final and like Kepa was for Chelsea. I don’t think it gets any bigger.

Tim Krul was brought on as penalty specialist in the 2014 World Cup and saved two shots

Your whole country is thinking: ‘He’s the specialist so he will see us through.