Jordan Pickford’s secret penalty cheat sheet revealed after England sink Switzerland at Euro 2024
6 months ago

Jordan Pickford’s secret penalty cheat sheet revealed after England sink Switzerland at Euro 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jordan Pickford used a secret sheet of notes taped to a drinks bottle to help England triumph over Switzerland in their Euro 2024 quarter-final. Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Ivan Toney scored before Trent Alexander-Arnold converted the winning kick, after Pickford had saved Switzerland’s first penalty from Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji. “AKANJI: DIVE LEFT,” the bottle read, and sure enough Pickford dived to his left to save the Swiss captain’s kick. “SCHAR: FAKE RIGHT – DIVE LEFT,” the bottle read for Fabian Schar, but Pickford ignored his own advice, faking left and diving to his right as Schar scored to his left.

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Gary Lineker reveals why Jordan Pickford must DITCH his water bottle 'cheat sheet'
6 months ago

Gary Lineker reveals why Jordan Pickford must DITCH his water bottle 'cheat sheet'

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has pleaded with Jordan Pickford to ditch his water bottle cheat sheet for the rest of the Euro 2024 competition. Pickford in particular was hailed for his penalty heroics, as fans raved about his water bottle which included a list of where each Swiss penalty taker was most likely to hit it. Jordan Pickford looks on as he …

Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier, a delayed walk to the spot and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
6 months ago

Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier, a delayed walk to the spot and the key impact of a former Netherlands star

Daily Mail  

When the whistle blew after 120 minutes of back-and-forth action in Dusseldorf on Saturday night and a penalty shootout was looming, the overwhelming feeling in the England camp was one of calm. England players celebrated wildly after a perfect penalty shoot-out win over Switzerland Gareth Southgate does not like to give much away but there is an art to England's …

Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland... with the aid of his water bottle
6 months ago

Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland... with the aid of his water bottle

Daily Mail  

Jordan Pickford used a water bottle 'cheat sheet' of Switzerland's penalties to mastermind England's shoot-out success, it can be revealed. Jordan Pickford was the hero against Switzerland - and had a cheat sheet to help him It appears Pickford can thank his water bottle for the crucial save as a cheat sheet was imprinted onto it Pickford dived to save …

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