FA Cup star Eric Lichaj gets his dog, names him Gunner

Eric Lichaj

Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj has got his dog after a social media campaign convinced his wife Kathryn to give in. And the American has named his new pet Gunner after he scored twice to help Forest to a 4-2 win and knock holders Arsenal out of the FA Cup at the City Ground on Sunday.

He had said that his wife had promised him a dog if he scored a hat-trick this season. Lichaj took to Twitter and posted a picture (left) of Gunner and wrote: "Wanted to show everyone the newest member of the Lichaj family.... Gunner. Thank you."

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