England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford struck the fifth penalty in his side's shootout victory over Switzerland in the Nations LeagueEngland penalty hero Jordan Pickford admitted he was surprised to be asked to take the fifth penalty in their shootout win over Switzerland in the Nations League. Goalkeeper Pickford fired past opposite number Yann Sommer before saving Josip Drmic's kick as England finished third. "I'm not a normal penalty taker but I just relaxed and trusted my ability." 'He was there on merit'England manager Gareth Southgate said he was pleased to see Pickford convert his penalty because he could have "got it in the neck" had his goalkeeper missed. "You feel a bit more nervous putting a goalkeeper on a penalty but he was there on merit."

Source: BBC June 09, 2019 19:07 UTC