Youth Keeper's FA Youth Cup Verdict

Youth team goalkeeper Harry Pickering thinks mistakes cost Port Vale’s under-18s dearly during their FA Youth Cup loss to Bury.

The Valiants were beaten 4-3 in extra time at Vale Park, meaning they head out of the competition in the second round.

Despite conceding four goals, Pickering played extremely well throughout the tie and pulled off a string of impressive saves.

Speaking to exclusively to Valiant Player, the shot-stopper admitted lapses in concentration were the key to the defeat.

He said: “I thought we were unlucky to lose because we played good football but obviously mistakes cost goals and unfortunately we haven’t won.”

Click here to watch the full interview with Vale youth goalkeeper Harry Pickering.