GOALKEEPER Josh Clarke proved the unlikely scoring hero as Cherries under-18s earned a draw against Millwall, with boss Alan Connell likening the goal to Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp.

The 16-year-old was drafted in for a stint up front due to his side suffering injuries in the contest.

And he took full advantage of his opportunity, collecting a long ball forward from Ben Winterburn before volleying it in to seal a 1-1 draw late on in the friendly at Canford Arena, sparking wild scenes from players and coaches alike.

Clarke helped Cherries to a clean sheet in the first half before being forced into action as a striker during the second half.

Speaking to the Cherries website, Connell said: "Josh has never gone outfield in training, he works on his goalkeeping - and with all the finishing we do in training and all the chances we couldn't take he's produced a moment that I don't think any of us will ever forget.

"Even among their staff and our staff no-one could quite believe it and Josh was on cloud nine afterwards. I don't think we'll hear the end of that one, especially with it being filmed.

"It was an incredible first touch and finish and as someone myself who idolised Dennis Bergkamp it reminded me a little bit of him.

"It was a really bizarre moment and probably summed up what's been a crazy 2020. It was one of the last touches of the year for our boys, an incredible moment that everyone enjoyed, Josh in particular."

Clarke, a Sweden youth international, joined Cherries in the summer having previously been on the books at Chelsea.