Jordan Henderson: I'm still indebted to Jordan Pickford

Jordan Henderson admits that 39 After he missed the dramatic triumph of England against Colombia, Jordan Pickford, the boy from Sunderland, will remain for the rest of his life. kick if necessary.

Henderson was the only Englishman not to have converted Tuesday night at 12 yards to Moscow, with David Ospina of Arsenal clearing ahead and clearing an effort properly hit.

At this point the Liverpool captain seemed ready to join the likes of Chris Waddle, David Batty, David Beckham and current manager Gareth Southgate himself as a fall for another English disappointment.

The moment. #thelions . pic.twitter.com/RVynUdrnza

– England (@England) July 3, 2018

Mateus Uribe shot against the bar to put England on a pair keel, but he A brilliant backup of Pickford, denying Carlos Bacca, set the stage for victory.

Henderson and Pickford were born a few kilometers from each other and although they never crossed in the first team of Sunderland "I thanked him, I can not thank him enough, I'm still in debt, he says the Mackems stay together! "Henderson revealed.

" Obviously, you fear the worst when you miss the penalty, but Pickers has been successful We are a very close band, I think you can see

They are coming for you, @ JPickford1 … #threelions pic.twitter .com / VbjI09ojt2

– England (@England) 3 July 2018

"It's hard when I miss you and nothing can be said that it's going to be okay but it's not about me, it does not really matter now we won and that is the main thing.

Henderson was already starting to whitewash his failed attempt and said he was willing to get up – if that were allowed.

"I hardly remember it," he said. "Maybe it was a good height for the goalkeeper, whatever it was, he had to be higher or lower but in the penalties you could miss or there can be a good rescue Fortunately, the guys have dug me up.

"It would not discourage me, but it could put Gareth out of the way! I would take another one but obviously it would not. is the manager to do it and I would understand if he chose any one else. "

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– Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) On July 3, 2018

Pickford was simply glad of the opportunity to release Henderson, and the team, from a hole .

"He told me – well you made Mackem guy …" I said, "Jesus, I helped you out there," he added. Everton goalkeeper

"These are teammates, is not it? A little craic. We are together, when we go down, we have to pick them up. I just went to business really. I trusted my instincts and left like that … strong hands, I'm happy. "

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– Jordan Pickford (@ JPickford1) July 4, 2018

"This was a timely moment Pickford's intervention after he was scrutinized for not having dismissed the Belgian winner last week, using the same technique that paid handsomely in a shootout.

"I used my hand … I'm criticized I think I'm going to be criticized about it now," he said.

As was the case Tuesday night, the last word belonged to Eric Dier.

The winning penalty. ? #threelions pic.twitter.com/vjiDKU2fay

– England (@England) July 3, 2018

The Tottenham Man struggled to make an impact during the phases of groups but now he goes He was the first Englishman to convert a victorious penalty – David Seaman's only success against Spain in 1996.

Dier would probably not have been used if Jamie Vardy had been in top form but had tried his luck. 19659004] "I do not remember the last time I took a match," he said.

"While you're waiting to take it, it's scary but when I went up, I was rather calm.I was very nervous while I was waiting but once that I went up there, everything was fine.

"It's a bit surreal to have won one on penalties. It takes you … "

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