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Man United players rush to console Joshua Zirkzee as Dutch star breaks down in tears after missing crucial FA Cup penalty... while fans sing his name in touching show of support

Joshua Zirkzee was quickly consoled by almost everyone at Old Trafford after the Man United striker missed a crucial penalty in his side's penalty shootout with Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round.

The Red Devils fell to a 4-3 defeat on spot-kicks following a 1-1 stalemate after 120 minutes of action, concluding their FA Cup defence by logging the club's worst ever run in a season after winning the competition.

Zirkzee stepped up to take United's final penalty and had to score if he wished to give his side a lifeline in the shootout.