World Cup 2018: 5 best and worst players from England 0-1 Belgium

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Belgium topped the group with a win over England

#2 Worst - Jordan Pickford (England)

England vs Belgium : Group G - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Pickford failed to impress

The Everton goalkeeper did not have much to do in the first two games, but Pickford surely had his hands full against Belgium. He was called into action in the third minute itself, needing to palm Youri Tielemans' swerving shot away from danger.

But Pickford then spilled one chance which had to be cleared off the line by Gary Cahill. He didn't look confident yesterday, neither in safeguarding his area nor in his distribution. Pickford could have also done better for Januzaj's effort that went in.

The timing of the jump from Pickford seemed to be all wrong, whereas using the other hand could have helped in stopping that effort. England cannot afford such displays from its number 1 goalkeeper going into the business end of the competition.

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Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.
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