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Lee Johnson: Sunderland boss praises Lee Burge after penalty shoot-out win

Sunderland were confident about winning Tuesday's Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out against QPR with Lee Burge in goal, says boss Lee Johnson.

The League One club won the shoot-out 3-1 after a goalless draw in normal time - knocking out the Championship side at the fourth round stage.

Burge was only beaten once from the spot, although Ilias Chair and Yoann Barbet sent their kicks over the bar.

"You always fancy Burgey," Johnson told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"How many times since I've been here has he made good penalty stops? I think he's got that presence, we do the research and we've got good takers as well.