July 8th 2024.
Gary Lineker has some words of advice for Jordan Pickford as England prepares for the possibility of another penalty shootout at Euro 2024. The former footballer surprisingly suggests that Pickford should ditch his water bottle cheat sheet, which helped him make a crucial save during the team's recent match against Switzerland.
Pickford was hailed as a hero after his impressive performance in the penalty shootout, where he denied Manuel Akanji's spot kick with a superb stop to his left. The entire team remained calm and confidently dispatched all five penalties, securing their spot in the semi-finals.
However, it was later revealed that Pickford had a little assistance in the form of a cheat sheet stuck on his water bottle. The photographs captured the instructions for each Swiss player's likely shooting direction, with the advice to "dive left" next to Akanji's name. This ultimately led to Pickford's vital save.
But as England gears up for their crucial semi-final match against the Netherlands, Lineker has a word of caution for Pickford. He urges the goalkeeper to get rid of his water bottle cheat sheet in order to avoid being caught out by the opposing team. Lineker suggests that Pickford could use a different piece of paper or even write on the post instead.
During the tense penalty shootout, along with Pickford and the five successful England penalty takers, Declan Rice and Kyle Walker were also praised for their crucial roles. Luke Shaw, who played as a full-back for Manchester United, later shared that Rice was the team's speaker, keeping everyone calm and reminding them to use breathing techniques to stay focused. He also mentioned that Walker was pointing to his left, giving Pickford some extra help and guidance.
Despite the use of a cheat sheet, Pickford's save and the team's overall performance during the penalty shootout were commendable. As England prepares for their next match, they will undoubtedly continue to use their skills and teamwork to secure their spot in the finals.
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