Jordan Pickford hails 'special night' after goalkeeper produces one of his best performances in England shirt
•Jordan Pickford described the match against Mexico as a "special night" after making numerous crucial saves.
•England secured a 3-2 victory with goals from Jude Bellingham and a penalty by Harry Kane.
•Bellingham encouraged fans to celebrate and take the day off work, expressing pride in the team's performance.
المصدر: GB News | Source: GB NewsJordan Pickford has hailed a "special night" after producing one of his best performances in an England shirt.
The Three Lions No1 faced 20 shots against Mexico, making several spectacular saves as England hung on for a 3-2 win.
"It was unreal. A lot of emotions, a lot of positives. We showed resilience, showed character. It wasn't pretty at times.
"It just had everything that puts you on the edge of your seat; that's what football's about. It shows our togetherness, and it was a special night," Pickford told the BBC.
TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"I think you saw the standard I set myself tonight in producing saves in big moments, coming for crosses, it's where I aim to be and keep improving.
"Big moments in big times, that's where I am.
"I'm one of the most experienced lads in the group and when called upon you've got to roll your sleeves up. It was a great game for me, and that's a standard in itself."
England won the match thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham and a well-taken penalty by Harry Kane.
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The England captain could barely speak after the game, in what will go down as one of the most memorable interviews in Three Lions history.
"My voice has gone," Kane laughed. "It was a crazy game, we had to fight. We had to find something.
"I've just been singing there, I can't really talk.
"Everything was against us, we found a way. I'm speechless, I can't even talk," he told ITV.
Bellingham urged England fans to take the day off work and continue their celebrations after inspiring the Three Lions through.
Asked what message he had for fans back home, Bellingham said: "Have another shot and text your bosses to say you're not coming in tomorrow. That's about it.
"My god, if you can't enjoy a night like this, just for one night, then I don't know what it's worth."
The 23-year-old also admitted he could only imagine the scenes unfolding across England as supporters celebrated deep into Monday morning.
"I can imagine it's carnage," he said.
"No matter where you're from or what you do I can imagine everyone is together.
"That is the thing I dream of, being a part of this England squad, bringing my country together, giving them nights like this that they will enjoy for many years to come.
"I am so proud of this team. What we have done tonight is spectacular."
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→Jordan Pickford described the match against Mexico as a "special night" after making numerous crucial saves.
→England secured a 3-2 victory with goals from Jude Bellingham and a penalty by Harry Kane.
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