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Aaron is right in goal frame

John Lyons

FLP EXECUTIVE EDITOR

There have been some brilliant goals in the EFL this season – and Aaron Lewis’ stunning strike for Mansfield in their 3-0 win at Accrington last weekend is surely already a contender for goal of the season.
When Accy keeper Toby Savin booted the ball clear, he could hardly have expected Lewis to thump it back past him first time on the volley from fully 40 yards high into the net.
What a sensational goal – and Lewis rightly took the plaudits.
Boss Nigel Clough talked about time standing still as the ball hurtled towards the net and it’s one Stags fans b...

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