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Pickford's England Edged In World Cup Semi

Jordan Pickford’s England were edged out 2-1 by Croatia after extra-time in the World Cup semi-final in Moscow.

Kieran Trippier’s sumptuous free-kick put England ahead on five minutes but Ivan Perisic equalised midway through the second half, before Mario Mandzukic hit the winner in extra time.

Everton goalkeeper Pickford followed up his man-of-the-match display in the quarter-final victory over Sweden with another impressive performance - which included a stunning extra-time stop from Mandzukic - but it is Croatia who will face France in Sunday’s World Cup final after a night of high drama.

England got off to a dream start, Trippier curling home from 25 yards to put the Three Lions ahead.