Where does Mert Gunok's remarkable save for Turkey against Austria rank in the top ten greatest stops of all time including Gordon Banks denying Pele, Peter Schmeichel against Rapid Vienna and David Seaman's save against Sheffield United? LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! EUROS DAILY: The name England chiefs have identified as Gareth Southgate's potential successor Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok made an unbelievable save against Austria Mail Sport assesses how Gunok's save compares to the greatest stops ever By Jeorge Bird Published: 19:43 BST, 3 July 2024 | Updated: 21:39 BST, 3 July 2024 e-mail 6 View comments Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok etched his name into football folklore with an incredible save late on in his side's Euro 2024 victory against Austria. Gunok showed superb reflexes to keep out Christoph Baumgartner's header and preserve Turkey's lead as they made it through to the quarter-finals. Lee Dixon on commentary for ITV hailed the save as being like a 'Gordon Banks replica'.
The save from Gunok has prompted discussion regarding the greatest stops of all time, with his effort certainly deemed worthy of a place in that category, but what is the best piece of goalkeeping ever? Here, Mail Sport takes a look at some of the greatest saves. Turkey goalkeeper Mert Grunok made one of the greatest saves ever against Austria Podcast All episodes PODCAST: Are the England team buying into Southgate's style of play? EUROS DAILY: Do you love or loathe 'main character' Cristiano Ron.