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Nottingham Post
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Oliver King

Luke Williams explains Archie Mair decision as Notts County character hailed after historic Wembley triumph

Notts County boss Luke Williams has insisted that his side have the quality to compete in the Football League after confirming their promotion with a penalty shootout victory over Chesterfield at Wembley.

The Magpies twice fell behind thanks to goals from Andrew Dallas and Armando Dobra - John Bostock equalising in normal time before Ruben Rodrigues sent the game to penalties.

In a huge roll of the dice, the Notts head coach opted to sub goalkeeper Sam Slocombe before the penalty shootout, the 34-year-old having never saved a spot-kick since arriving at Meadow Lane.

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