Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael saluted centre-back Michal Helik’s attacking threat after the Polish defender’s fourth goal of the season paved the way for a 2-0 FA Cup win over Tranmere. Helik made the breakthrough just before the hour before Cauley Woodrow’s penalty wrapped up matters in stoppage time of the third round FA Cup tie. He said: “As a manager and a group of players, you feel exposed and almost thrown to the wolves. “Having said that, I thought the team we put out with a new back four represented the football club really well. “All you want from players is 100 per cent commitment and effort because, with that, you can do wonderful things.

Source: Express January 10, 2021 16:52 UTC