England's goalkeeper reveals the secret of penalty waiting
(8 years ago)England's goalie and Everton made an extraordinary reception on Carlos Bacca at the moment of Colombia's fifth penalty, when the result was 3-3. Pickford's reception allowed Eric Dier to carry out the penalty he awarded the English a seat in the quarterfinals. I've studied a lot”, he said. “I am powerful and [...]
Pickford's reception allowed Eric Dier to carry out the penalty he awarded the English a seat in the quarterfinals. I've studied a lot”, he said. “
I don't care if I'm not the biggest goalkeeper, because the most important thing is doing the right thing at the right time. It's all about positioning, and I managed to stop the ball with my hand”
We were sure of the victory, even though the meeting was decided by the penalty. We knew we were able to win”, Peckford said.
It has been England's first penalty victory since Euro-96, which has assured them of its confronting Sweden next Saturday in the quarterfinals of the World Cup.