Will Henry "trusted his instinct" in penalty shoot-out

Swindon goalkeeper Will Henry confidently, but humbly, waxed lyrical about the penalty heroics that got his name in lights on Tuesday night.

Henry was the star of the show as Swindon claimed a bonus-point win over arch rivals Oxford United in the second EFL Trophy match that all-but secured the Robins' passage past the group stages.

The 18-year-old kept a clean sheet during the initial 90 minutes then made three penalty saves to spark celebrations at the County Ground.

Following the match, Henry said:

"Dean (Thornton) is the goalkeeping coach and he helps me with everything to do with goalkeeping.

"But I have got to take credit (for the penalty saves) away from him.

"It was all me because they changed a few players he didn't have much information on penalties and he told me: 'go with your instinct'.

"I am not trying to sound too big-headed but I think I have a knack for saving penalties. Looking back on my youth days, I have a good record of saving penalties, so again, it was a great experience for me."

Later, when talking exclusively to Total Sport Henry outlined his pre-season expectations as well as his future goals for life in Swindon.

"To be honest I had an idea I might be playing in the Checkatrade trophy games but I obviously did not expect to have many league because of obviously Lawrence (Vigouroux), but I got the game I did, against Bury, and each game I play I am just taking it in and learning from it.

"Playing first team football is a lot more physical, a lot quicker and a higher tempo and it is something you have got to adapt to quickly, especially as a young kid.

"I am only 18 so I have got a long way to go to push for the number one. Obviously Lawrence is a very good keeper as well."