'It’s been a long time coming' - Evan Ferguson nets first goal for Roma as Troy Parrott continues scoring spree

Also on Sunday, Tom Cannon also struck during Sheffield United's derby win away to Sheffield Wednesday.

EVAN SENT: Evan Ferguson has netted his first goal for Roma as they defeated Cremonese 3-1 on Sunday afternoon. Pic: ©INPHO/Giuseppe Fama.

After more than a year without scoring at club level, Evan Ferguson needed a mere four minutes off the bench to finally announce himself at AS Roma, with his goal on Sunday helping to fire his side to the top of the Serie A standings.

Roma led 1-0 at Cremonese when Ferguson appeared on the hour mark, and after Neil El Aynaoui's pass found the unmarked Irishman in the area, he calmly took a touch before guiding his shot round the keeper into the corner of the net.