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Everton 1-1 Southampton (3-4 pens): Three Match Takeaways

By Marc Walker

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Matt Targett of Southampton runs with the ball under pressure from Tom Davies of Everton during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park on October 2, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Matt Targett of Southampton runs with the ball under pressure from Tom Davies of Everton during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park on October 2, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Angus Gunn of Southampton celebrates with his teammates, as Southampton win the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park on October 2, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Angus Gunn of Southampton celebrates with his teammates, as Southampton win the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park on October 2, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /

Gunn proves he can be called upon

The hero for Saints yesterday was undoubtedly Angus Gunn, who was making just his second appearance of the season.

He made some key saves during the game to help provide a platform for the win, and then crucially kept out Theo Walcott’s penalty in the shoot-out.

After a very decent performance from him in the Second-Round at Brighton too, Mark Hughes certainly has healthy options in the goalkeeping position, with Alex McCarthy the current number one.

It will be comforting to know that if McCarthy picks up an injury at all, there is a high-quality replacement waiting in the wings to call upon.