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Jordan Pickford was showing 'a lack of concentration' ahead of Denmark's opener in Euro 2020 semi-final, according to Jose Mourinho as he suggests England shot-stopper was at fault for Mikkel Damsgaard's free-kick

Jordan Pickford's 'lack of concentration' was evident during the first-half of England's Euro 2020 semi-final with Denmark and was at play during the first goal, according to Jose Mourinho.

The England goalkeeper was beaten for the first time during the tournament on Wednesday night as Mikkel Damsgaard planted a free-kick beyond the Everton shot-stopper.

He had previously gone five matches without conceding a single goal, producing a number of important stops throughout.

Jordan Pickford was beaten byu00a0Mikkel Damsgaard's free-kick in the first-half at Wembley

Jordan Pickford was beaten by Mikkel Damsgaard's free-kick in the first-half at Wembley

The Everton keeper looked nervous during the opening stages, according to Jose Mourinho

However, Pickford appeared nervous in the opening stages, with his early distribution not up to its usual standard.