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Pickford And England Off To Winning World Cup Start

Jordan Pickford became the youngest goalkeeper to play for England at a World Cup finals as the Three Lions struck a stoppage time winner to beat Tunisia 2-1 in Volgograd.

The Everton stopper produced a composed, assured performance in the Three Lions’ Group G opener as Harry Kane’s brace ensured Gareth Southgate’s men got off to a winning start.

After an energetic start, England deservedly went ahead on 12 minutes - former Everton defender John Stones’ thumping header from Ashley Young’s cross was brilliantly saved by Tunisia goalkeeper Mouez Hassen, but Kane was on hand to fire in the rebound.