Jordan Pickford’s heroics could not prevent England Under-21s from bowing out of the last four of the European Championship after a penalty shootout defeat to Germany.
Pickford and his Everton teammate Mason Holgate both started once again for Aidy Boothroyd’s side in Wrocu0142aw, Poland. And the Blues’ new record signing turned in a fine display, keeping a dominant Germany side at bay with a string of fine saves, before stopping Yannick Gerhardt’s spot-kick in the shootout.
But following a 2-2 draw after extra-time, it was the Germans who progressed to the final when Nathan Redmond missed the decisive penalty.