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How a Powerade bottle could be key to England's World Cup success

The England goalkeeper used his receptacle to note down exactly where he thought Colombia's penalties would go and likely do the same versus Croatia

If England versus Croatia goes to a penalty shootout, the Three Lions will certainly be in safe hands with Everton’s Jordan Pickford between the sticks.

The 24-year-old has been the standout performer for Gareth Southgate’s side this summer, making a string of wonder saves against Sweden to secure their place in the final four as well as saving a crucial penalty in the nail-biting shootout win over Colombia.

With both of Croatia’s knockout games heading to the spot already, there’s a high probability that Wednesday’s semi-final could go the distance, but England need not fear because Pickford has a plan.