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Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu calls for video technology after wrong decision: 'If it's a goal, it has to count'

Oriol Romeu has pleaded for the game's lawmakers to introduce video technology to help officials after an incorrect offside call marred Southampton's League Cup final defeat to Manchester United.

Striker Manolo Gabbiadini had a perfectly legitimate goal ruled out in the opening 10 minutes of the tie and, though the Italian added another two, Southampton ended up losing 3-2.

The International Football Association Board, who have the power to introduce new rules to the game, meet at Wembley on Friday and Video Assistant Referees - being trialled at top leagues across Europe and in secret in the Premier League - will be one of the main topics debated.