Goalkeepers on target

Many goalkeepers have now scored from corners, free-kicks or penalties, but Everton’s Tim Howard last night joined the more exclusive club of those to find the net from considerably longer range.

Here, we look at some other notable stoppers who have scored.

PAUL ROBINSON

Robinson scored from his own half to embarrass his England rival Ben Foster in Tottenham’s Barclays Premiership victory over Watford in March 2007.

Robinson wheeled away in celebration after his free-kick bounced over Foster, who was on loan from Manchester United.

CHARLIE WILLIAMS

The Manchester City goalkeeper made history when he became the first number one to score with a drop-kick on April 14, 1900. Sunderland’s Teddy Doig was the unfortunate man beaten at the other end.

PAT JENNINGS

The Northern Ireland legend was one of the world’s finest keepers in his day, but he also famously scored in the 1967 Charity Shield. Playing for Tottenham, Jennings unleashed a giant kick out of his hands which bounced over United’s Alex Stepney and into the net.

PETER SHILTON

England’s most capped player netted for Leicester with a long-distance effort against Southampton in a 5-1 win in October 1967.