After their game yesterday when England defeated the Swedish Squad 2-0, their Goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford was involved in a press talk where he said that the key to them coming out victorious in their game and making it into the semifinals stage was due to the support from their fans and well-wishers.
In their game, he was named as the man of the game as he made his debut by delivering great and wonderful saves which led his team to break the chains of 28 years ago as they have now finally made it into the Semifinals. At the stadium in Samara, the number of English fans were numerous as they ensured they voiced out their feelings with supports and cheers and these were what Pickford said motivated his skills to be in full action as not to bring shame to them.
He also stated that of course they were expecting the Swedish Squad to come with their strength which was what exactly happened and after the first attack made on them, they had to brace up themselves and wait for a counter attack and a very dogged battle.
He admitted after asked how he got himself prepared that he always ensured he trained every day and this led him to always make a clean sheet in a game. Speaking on criticism, he narrated that he had received a whole lot of that from people who wished to demoralize him but instead, it makes him better rather than affect him.