Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner used the 2022 Qatar World Cup in the best possible way to showcase his quality in between the sticks. The USA shot-stopper featured in all four of his nation's World Cup fixtures, keeping two clean sheets.
Turner, 28, was deployed as Gregg Berhalter's No. 1 throughout the tournament ahead of Nottingham Forest's Ethan Horvath (currently on loan at Luton Town) and New York City's Sean Johnson. The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet against England in the second group game before helping his country progress through Group B with a 1-0 victory over Iran.
Unfortunately for Turner, his tournament journey came to an end yesterday afternoon when Cody Gakpo and the Netherlands secured their quarter-final place with a 3-1 win. Despite the loss, Turner has reaped plenty of praise in his home land and has been encouraged to push for a move away from the Emirates Stadium.
