Dean Henderson the hero as Nottingham Forest reach Carabao Cup semis

The Whitehaven star pulled off two superb saves in a penalty shoot-out against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Henderson's efforts helped Forest win the shoot-out 4-3 after the game at the City Ground had finished 1-1.

He kept out spot-kicks from Ruben Neves and Joe Hodge in the quarter-final clash.

Henderson saves Joe Hodge's penalty to win the shoot-out for Forest (Image: PA)

Henderson, though, will not be able to play for Forest in the semi-finals - as they have been drawn to face Manchester United.

The 25-year-old goalkeeper is on a season-long loan at Forest from the Red Devils, and was prevented to play against his parent club in the league recently.

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That is set to be the case in the two-legged cup semi too unless Man Utd grant the keeper dispensation - which seems unlikely.

Willy Boly had put Forest ahead before Raul Jimenez levelled for Wolves.

Henderson gestures to fans after Forest's victory (Image: PA)

It was Henderson's 19th appearance of the season for Steve Cooper's side - he was also named man of the match - after he made the loan move to Forest last summer to regain first-team football at the top level.

The former Carlisle United academy player spent last season as second-choice to David de Gea at Man Utd, and was critical of his treatment at Old Trafford earlier this season.

The other Carabao Cup semi-final will see Newcastle United take on Southampton.