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    England 1 France 2: Brave Three Lions crash out of World Cup in quarter-finals as Kane misses heartbreaking late penalty

    EVERYTHING was on the line – a World Cup semi-final against Morocco, the chance to dethrone champions France, and England’s all-time goalscoring record. Harry Kane, who had roused England after an early French opener, and already thumped home one spot-kick to equal Wayne Rooney’s 53 goals, took a deep breath, stepped up and ballooned it over the bar. 
    Harry Kane missed a late penalty as England crashed out of the World CupCredit: Getty
    Olivier Giroud’s header sealed a 2-1 win for France in today’s quarter-final battleCredit: Getty
    England will fly home after missing out on a semi final against MoroccoCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    England’s captain was devastated and England’s dreams turned to dust in this desert moonscape north of Doha. 
    And so Kane, such a phenomenal goalscorer, looks destined to end up as ‘nearly man’. 
    Just as Gareth Southgate’s England team seem to be condemned to the same fate. 
    After a World Cup semi-final in Russia in 2018, and a Euros final loss to Italy last year, this cruel quarter-final was technically a step backwards. 
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    Gareth Southgate consoled Kane after the final whistleCredit: Reuters
    It’s back to square one for the Three LionsCredit: Getty
    England battled bravely against France
    But England have been excellent in four of their five games in Qatar – including this one, where they outplayed France for long periods. 
    After Aurelien Tchouameni’s early opener, they went for the French jugular and dominated until Kane’s spot-kick equaliser. 
    Then, a desperate late double blow – a headed winner from Olivier Giroud, followed Kane’s sky-high penalty.  
    It was agony for Southgate and his team – especially with such an inviting semi-final opponent. 
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    Aurelien Tchouameni gave France the lead after 17 minutesCredit: Getty
    The Real Madrid star shocked England with a scorcher from distanceCredit: Getty
    Jude Bellingham had another impressive outing
    Yet this, like most elite games, was one of those ‘fine margins’ – first Harry Maguire allowing Giroud his close-range header, then Kane fluffing the biggest moment of his career.  
    In rugby they call this fixture ‘Le Crunch’ but this one had far higher stakes than any Six Nations match. 
    And, if it was possible, then Morocco’s stunning victory over Portugal had cranked up the pressure even higher. 
    Draws have a habit of opening up alluringly for Southgate, over three tournaments, and here were a pack of rank underdogs waiting in the semis.
    And while facing the world champions was a rare exception, France were without their Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema as well as Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante. 
    Harry Kane fired England back on level terms with a penaltyCredit: AP
    The Three Lions were looking strong with over half an hour remainingCredit: Getty
    Bukayo Saka was another player who had a fine game for England
    There had been no suggestion of any inferiority complex from England all week. 
    Southgate had decided as early as last Monday to name an unchanged team – there was no thought about applying that infamous Southgate handbrake. 
    And Kyle Walker, the man who would mark Mbappe, was adamant that they wouldn’t ‘roll out the red carpet’ and allow France ‘a night at the theatre’.
    The pre-match atmosphere was subdued – as it so often is at this weird tournament where there have been so relatively few partisan travelling supporters from all but a handful of nations. 
    Yet despite plenty of bravado in the build-up England began tentatively – both full-backs, Walker and Luke Shaw, looking especially vulnerable.
    There was misery for England when Olivier Giroud netted in the 78th minuteCredit: AFP
    Giroud’s header stunned England into a responseCredit: AP
    And then Mbappe – speak of the devil, as we’d been doing all week got to work.
    He turned Declan Rice, darted infield and when Antoine Griezmann laid it back, Tchouameni steered a low shot into the far corner from 20 yards. 
    Jordan Pickford probably should have saved it, any number of England players might have prevented but the champions were swaggering and France were ahead.  
    It was the first time England had been behind this tournament but it jolted them into action – Kane in particular.   

    A sweet Saka reverse-pass found Kane, who out-muscled Dayot Upamecano on the turn, and attempted to lift his shot over his Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris, who saved smartly with his body.
    Kane, though, was in bull-in-china-shop mode and when he burst past Upamecano again, there was a tangle of legs and a VAR check. 
    Mason Mount won a penalty five minutes later but Kane sent his effort over the barCredit: Reuters
    Kane was left with his head in his hands after the missCredit: EPA
    England were convinced but neither Brazilian ref Wilton Sampaio nor his VAR were moved – it looked like a trip, but the contact may have started outside the area by a fag paper. 
    Kane, a wronged man desperate for payback, leathered one from 25 yards and Lloris flung himself to turn it wide.
    This was more like it from England, the French looked rattled.
    After the break, Southgate’s men were straight back at it.
    Bellingham, who had just been the victim of a horrible lunge from Ousmane Dembele, fizzed a shot from 20 yards which Lloris tipped over. 
    The equaliser had been well signposted and it was England’s two youngest starters who engineered it – Saka playing a one-two with Bellingham drawing the foul from Tchouameni.
    The ref did not hesitate and after Kane had re-spotted the ball, he thudded into the corner, sending Lloris the wrong way.
    But just as England has responded aggressively to France’s goal, the reverse was true now. 
    Jude Bellingham supported Kane after his horror missCredit: Getty
    England stars were inconsolable at the final whistleCredit: Getty
    Suddenly Adrien Rabiot was clean through, the England defence caught with legs akimbo, but Pickford pushed away his fierce drive. 
    Mbappe turned on the after-burners and out-paced Walker but Dembele couldn’t get a touch on his centre.   
    It was a wide-open, toe-to-toe slugfest now. Griezmann, already booked, was lucky to stay on after a tactical foul on a scurrying Phil Foden. 
    Saka was causing more mischief to France than Mbappe was to England. When the Arsenal man won a free-kick, Henderson delivered and Harry Maguire’s header brushed against the post.
    But when Shaw lost Dembele, he nodded down for Giroud to unleash a close-ramge volley which forced Pickford into a fine save.
    England never fully cleared the resulting corner and when Griezmann delivered a wicked cross, Giroud got in front of Maguire to thud home a header which gave Pickford no chance. 
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    Mason Mount arrived and almost immediately was barged over in the box by Theo Hernandez, the VAR sent Sampaio to his monitor.
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    World Cup 2022 LIVE: England CRASH OUT of tournament after France loss, Morocco SHOCK Portugal to reach semi-final

    ENGLAND are OUT of the World Cup after suffering defeat to France.Aurelien Tchouameni’s long-range strike saw the French take the lead but Harry Kane netted from the spot to level the score.
    However, Olivier Giroud netted to put France ahead towards the end of the game.
    And Harry Kane has missed a penalty late on as the Three Lions came crashing out.
    Elsewhere, Morocco continued their fine form in the tournament, shocking Portugal in the quarter-final to secure their place in the last-4.
    They join Argentina and Croatia, who both progressed, but will face the winner of England vs France.
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    Pickford protects Kane
    Jordan Pickford ushered away a camera operator as they tried to film Harry Kane’s penalty agony.
    The England captain missed a late spot-kick to equalise in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against France.

    It saw the defending champs cling on for a 2-1 win, setting up a semi-final against Morocco.
    And devastated England players, including Kane, were overcome with emotion at the final whistle.
    One camera operator decided to get a close-up of skipper Kane, who scored a penalty earlier on, as he leaned on his haunches with his head in his hands.
    But teammate Pickford was having none of it.
    Kane fights back tears
    Harry Kane had to fight back the tears after England crashed out of the World Cup against France.
    Gareth Southgate’s side were defeated 2-1 as Les Bleus clinched their place in the semi-final.

    Captain Kane blew a late opportunity to draw England level and send the game to extra-time when he blazed a spot-kick over the bar.
    That was after he had scored an earlier penalty to equal Wayne Rooney’s record as the country’s all-time top scorer.
    And after the whistle he slumped to the turf in a crouched position and brought a hand over his face as he struggled to get to grips with England’s exit.
    A number of his heartbroken colleagues raced over to him while manager Southgate, who famously missed a penalty at Euro ‘96, also gave him a hug and offered some words to his talisman.
    England are out
    It’s all over.
    Our World Cup dream is over, as we lose to France 2-1.
    Things didn’t go our way, and Kane’s missed penalty sadly made the difference in the end.
    Noooo!
    After VAR rightly gave England a penalty for a shove on Mason Mount, Harry Kane has missed it.
    The Spurs man blazed over the bar in a dramatic fashion – putting his hands to face.
    The French celebrated. Let’s keep going.
    Giroud to the double
    Olivier Giroud puts France 2-1 up with a bullet header.
    It was a sublime cross from Antione Griezmann and the former Arsenal striker has buried it, via a deflection off Harry Maguire.
    We have it all to do.
    We’re level
    Harry Kane from the penalty spot – and we’re all square.
    Saka went on a mazy run and was brought down in the box. Clear as day.
    After a bit of gamesmanship, Kane fired home.
    Game on!
    Big 45 now
    England have 45 minutes to stay in the World Cup.
    The Three Lions have played well – but trail by a goal to nil.
    Come on England!
    Penalty shout
    England fans were left fuming after Harry Kane was denied a penalty against France.
    The controversial incident occurred around 10 minutes after the defending World Cup champs took the lead through Aurelien Tchouameni.

    France lead
    Aurélien Tchouaméni has fired France ahead from 30-yards.
    England complain of a foul the other end on Saka, but France progressed with the ball before the young Real Madrid midfielder fired him.
    All to do now for the Three Lions.
    Santos set for axe
    Portugal manager Fernando Santos’s future is up in the air.
    Fabrizio Romano has reported he said: “Tomorrow I will fly to Lisbon and we will discuss with the president about my future, as always”.
    Expectation is that Santos will be sacked.
    Flat ball
    England’s World Cup quarter-final against France had to be halted after a matter of moments… due to a flat ball.
    Players almost immediately complained of a flat ball, causing officials to provide a new one with not even a minute played.
    England centre-half Harry Maguire was the one to knock the ball out of play to request a new one.
    The game resumed and the focus was back on the last eight match, with a place in the semis against Morocco awaiting the winner.
    Ronaldo’s pitch invader
    Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup journey almost ended with him being apprehended by a pitch invader.
    The teary striker saw Portugal crash out of Qatar 2022 with a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco.

    Ronnie, 37, was dropped for the second straight game by boss Fernando Santos.
    And he was unable to make an impact when he came off the bench as Morocco became the first-ever African side to reach the World Cup semis.
    Ronaldo, who also had WATER thrown at him by a spectator, couldn’t believe his Middle Eastern journey was at an end.
    He proceeded to blubber as he stormed off down the tunnel at the final whistle.
    England’s Wags ready
    England Wags Sasha Attwood, Megan Davison and Anouska Santos looked game-ready as they kitted themselves out in England shirts.
    They all posed for the camera and looked positive ahead of the crunch quarter-final clash against France.

    England team named
    England remain unchanged for their World Cup quarter-final against reigning champions France.
    Gareth Southgate has kept Bukayo Saka – his joint tournament top scorer – alongside Phil Foden on the flanks.

    They are either side of skipper Harry Kane, who got off the mark in England’s 3-0 last 16 win against Senegal.
    Ronaldo’s tears
    Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears as Portugal were dumped out of the World Cup by Morocco following a shock win.
    The axed Manchester United star came off the bench in the second half having been left out for the second game in a row.

    But Ronaldo was unable to inspire his side back to level terms as Youssef En-Nesyri’s 42 minute opener settled the side.
    For Morocco, they made history as the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final.
    But for Ronaldo, it was heartbreak as he failed in what he warned would be his final crack at football’s greatest prize.
    The legendary forward, 37, squandered a late chance in added time but his right-footed effort was drilled low into keeper Yassine Bounou’s hands.
    De Jong slams Fernandes
    Nigel De Jong hit out at Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes for going to ground too easily.
    De Jong, a Premier League winner with City, took aim at Fernandes for his repeated offences of hitting the deck.
    He said on ITV: “You could see who was at the end of it and who is laying on the floor again. We all see back in UK watching the Premier League.
    “Fernandes has a feeling of going to the ground in circumstances and situations like this.
    “It was not enough to give it as a penalty especially in the moment of the game like that.
    “The referee made a good call and the VAR made a great call.”
    Full-time
    Morocco are through to the semi-final of the World Cup after defeating Portugal 1-0.
    They are the first African nation to reach the semi-final of the competition.
    Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch in tears.
    Who would’ve thought it?
    Saiss injury woe
    The Morocco and Portugal game saw Romain Saiss stretchered off after picking up an injury.
    The former Wolves man was in tears as he saw his World Cup quarter-final come to an end.

    Saiss’ injury adds to a growing list of Morocco defender stars who are sidelined.
    He will join West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd crocked on the North African nations injury list.
    Poker face
    France’s stars have been practising their poker faces ahead of tonight’s quarter-final clash against England.
    Didier Deschamps’ side are reported to have been enjoying playing poker at their World Cup base in Qatar.
    A group of France’s more experienced heads have gathered every night to play cards, according to L’Equipe.
    Olivier Giroud, Raphael Varane, Hugo Lloris and Antoine Griezmann are alleged to have grown close with while still enjoying “fierce competition” with each other.
    But the reigning champions aren’t just sitting around playing poker as they prepare to take on England.
    Les Bleus have been hard at work on the training pitch, and have also spent time extensively studying tapes of the Three Lions.
    Half-Time: Morocco 1 – 0 Portugal
    Morocco lead at the break!
    It was a goal that the Diogo Costa will not want to see again.
    He came out to claim Attiyatt Allah’s looping cross from the left but was beaten to the ball by a magnificent leap from En Nesyri who headed into the unguarded goal.

    Morocco 0 – 0 Portugal
    It’s still 0-0 with 33 minutes gone at the Al Thumama Stadium.
    Here’s our reporter Tom Chambers with the update from SunSport’s live blog:
    Portugal seem to have taken a leaf out of the Netherlands’ book yesterday and are just pumping the ball up to the big man up front.
    Seems a bit early to resort to those tactics – not that the Moroccan defenders have minded too much.
    Thousands of fans blocked from entering stadium
    Chaos erupted outside Morocco’s World Cup quarter-final against Portugal as thousands of fans were blocked from entering the stadium.
    There were several empty seats at the Al Thumama Stadium Qatar as Morocco attempted history to become the first African semi-finalsists.
    But several reports claimed that supporters were being blocked from entering with riot police being deployed.
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    CristiaNO Ronaldo
    Another game for Cristiano Ronaldo, another appearance on the substitutes’ bench.
    Portugal boss Fernando Santos was not happy with his star man’s reaction when he was substituted against South Korea during the group stages and dropped him for the team’s last 16 game as a result.
    Ronaldo’s deputy, Goncalo Ramos, took his opportunity with both hands and now Portugal’s six-time Ballon d’Or winner is on the outside looking in.
    Hendo warming up for France
    Fans have been stunned by Jordan Henderson’s sensational piece of skill on the training pitch.
    The Liverpool midfielder has played a key part in England’s victories over Wales and Senegal.
    Henderson was given just 21 minutes in the opening two matches of the tournament, before he was a surprise starter against the Welsh.
    And after producing two solid performances, which included scoring against Senegal, he looks nailed on to start against France.
    Ahead of the game, Henderson proved that his confidence is clearly high after pulling off a wonderful trick in a training session.
    He received the ball in game of rondo, a drill regularly used by the Three Lions, and audaciously managed to somehow flick the ball around Bukayo Saka after a brilliant spin.
    Henderson is not known for his showboating, so this came as a shock to many on social media, who have been left astonished by the trick.
    One said: “Hendo turning into prime Iniesta 😂.”

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    Watch England fans go wild at Josh Warrington fight as they watch Three Lions score against France in World Cup

    ENGLAND fans went wild inside the First Direct Arena in Leeds after Harry Kane’s equaliser against France. Ahead of Josh Warrington’s IBF featherweight world title defence, the boxing was paused for supporters to watch the game.
    Fans went wild inside the First Direct Arena in Leeds after Harry Kane’s equaliser
    And it led to incredible scenes when Kane levelled from the spot in the second half.
    Footage showed fans going mental from their seats as the England skipper fired past Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris.
    Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions went behind after Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni put the reigning champions ahead on 17 minutes.
    But England fightback was rewarded when a good phase of play saw Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka brought down, giving Kane the chance to level.
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    England fought hard to go ahead but former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud headed France 2-1 ahead leaving hearts in mouths.
    The heartache intensified when England were rewarded a second penalty, after Theo Hernandez brought down Mason Mount.
    But this time Kane blazed over the bar, squandering England’s chances of levelling again.
    Marcus Rashford was inches away from scoring a late free-kick but his effort sailed over the bar.
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    The final whistle soon followed, dumping England out of the World Cup in the quarter-final stages.
    For the fans inside the arena in Leeds, they turned their attention to hometown hero Warrington.
    He puts his belt on the line against Mexican challenger Luis Alberto Lopez.
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    England vs France World Cup referee’s Wikipedia page changed as fans rage over Saka treatment and Kane penalty decision

    WILTON SAMPAIO’s Wikipedia page has been changed by pranksters following his first half performance in England’s game against France.The Brazilian referee was heavily involved as the holders had several decisions go in their favour.
    Harry Kane looked to have been denied a penaltyCredit: Rex
    The French defender looked to catch his leg inside the boxCredit: Rex
    But their lead came in controversial circumstances.
    That’s because moments before the Real Madrid midfielder beat Jordan Pickford from distance, Bukayo Saka appeared to have been fouled up the other end.
    Despite a lengthy VAR wait, the goal was given.
    But there was more controversy later into the half as England were denied a penalty.
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    Dayot Upamecano looked to have committed a clear foul on Harry Kane.
    VAR was once again needed, but the decision went against Gareth Southgate’s side.
    England players were visibly frustrated at half-time, with several players running to Sampaio once he blew up.
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    But it wasn’t just the players that were angry as supporters vented on social media.
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    And almost immediately, the Brazilian’s Wikipedia was changed.
    A cheeky fan wrote: “Wilton Pereira Sampaio is a French fan and a Brazilian football referee.
    “He is currently under investigation for falsely not awarding a penalty to England after Harry Kane was assaulted.” More

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    Fans are all saying the same thing as Mbappe chats to Lloris before Kane’s penalty in England’s clash against France

    FOOTBALL fans were left baffled by Kylian Mbappe’s pep talk with Hugo Lloris ahead of Harry Kane’s first penalty against France.The France superstar chatted to his goalkeeper as Kane prepared to step up from 12 yards.
    Kylian Mbappe talks to Hugo Lloris before Harry Kane’s first penalty against FranceCredit: Getty
    Hugo Lloris chatted to Kylian Mbappe just before the penaltyCredit: Getty
    Harry Kane was unfazed and made no mistake from the penalty spotCredit: AP
    Fans felt Mbappe must have tried to offer his goalkeeper some last-minute advice, despite Lloris being Kane’s team-mate at Tottenham.
    It made no difference as Kane stepped up to blast the ball past Lloris and draw England level.
    Supporters were baffled why Mbappe felt the need to dish out advice to the keeper.
    One fan said: “Mbappé wants to give advice to Lloris who has been playing with Kane for 10 years he is MARBLED.”

    Another added: “Nah why did Mbappe go up to Lloris to give him advice as if he doesn’t train with Kane everyday🤣.”
    And a third said: “Mbappe walking over to Lloris like Hugo doesn’t train with Kane day in day out. Move man.”

    Mbappe decided not to speak to Lloris ahead of Kane’s second penalty.
    But he was quick to congratulate the shot-stopper after Kane blazed his spot-kick over the bar before England crashed out 2-1.
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    Harry Kane equals Wayne Rooney’s record for most England goals with thumping penalty in World Cup quarter-final v France

    HARRY KANE made history as he equalled Wayne Rooney’s England goalscoring record.Captain Kane stepped up to convert a penalty during England’s World Cup quarter-final clash against France.
    Harry Kane celebrates after scoring against FranceCredit: Reuters
    With his goal Kane has equalled Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 England goalsCredit: Getty

    It means his Three Lions goal tally now stands at 53 goals – level with former Manchester United striker Rooney.
    However, while Rooney achieved the feat in 120 games, Kane has done it in just 80 caps.
    Kane was the top goalscorer at the 2018 World Cup with six goals.
    And while he has only scored twice so far in Qatar, he currently leads the charts for assists (3).
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    England went 1-0 down thanks to a stunning first half strike from Aurelien Tchouameni.
    But after some lovely build up play Bukayo Saka was able to jink inside and draw a foul from Tchouameni inside the area.
    Kane subsequently stepped up and smashed home the equaliser.
    However, despite England dominating in the second half, France went again through Olivier Giroud.
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    Harry Kane had the chance to equalise from the spot again but blazed the ball over the bar.
    England crashed out 2-1.
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    The North African nation made history by becoming the first African or Arab nation to make the World Cup semi-finals.
    They achieved the feat by beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0.
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    How many minutes is in extra time at the World Cup? Is it 15 or 30 minutes and how many penalties are taken?

    WE are deep into the World Cup now which means one thing – plenty of extra time periods and penalties to decide who goes through.Extra time consists of a further half an hour after the final whistle for either side to win the match.
    Germany needed extra time to beat Argentina in the 2014 World Cup finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Andres Iniesta scored an extra-time winner for Spain in the 2010 finalCredit: AFP
    Penalties are needed when the scores are still level after extra time, with the team who scores the most, winning the match.
    SunSport has all the information on the format and when extra time and penalties are used at the World Cup.
    Is there extra time and penalties at the World Cup?
    During the group stage of the tournament, extra time and penalties are not used.
    If the score is level when the final whistle is blown, a single point is awarded to both sides.

    However, from the knockout stages onwards, teams are eliminated and therefore extra time and penalties can be required.
    A whopping 66 matches have gone to extra time in the tournament’s history, with 30 of those leading to penalty shootouts.
    During the 1998 and 2002 world cups, the ‘golden goal’ rule was in place, meaning the first team to score in extra time would in the match.
    The normal format returned in 2006 and has been in place ever since.

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    Roy Keane splits fans as he criticises Jordan Pickford for France’s World Cup quarter-final goal against England

    ROY KEANE split fans’ opinions as he criticised Jordan Pickford for France’s opening goal. Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni put the reigning champions ahead on 17 minutes with a stunning effort from outside the box.
    Roy Keane criticised Jordan PickfordCredit: Twitter @itvfootball
    Jordan Pickford during England’s game with FranceCredit: Getty
    But Manchester United legend-turned ITV pundit Keane questioned if Everton’s Pickford could have done better.
    He said: “Brilliant strike, keeper could he do better? Yeah, I think so.”
    It had fans online divided as they argued Keane’s half-time analysis.
    One said: “Agree with Keane, Pickford could do better. Could move his feet quicker and get across.”
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    Another said: “I just know Roy Keane is fuming at Jordan Pickford not saving that.
    “And he’d be right, because Pickford should be saving that.”
    One countered: “Let’s see Roy do better.”
    Another added: “How’s keane blaming pickford for that? This guy is miserable.”
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    Pickford breathed a sigh of relief as he watched skipper Harry Kane equalise from the spot.
    A good phase of play saw Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka brought down, giving Kane the chance to level.
    And the striker was ice cool from 12 yards despite being faced against Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris.
    Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud put France back in the lead only for Kane to step up from the spot again.
    But this time, he blazed over the bar and England saw themselves dumped out in the last eight stages.
    Harry Kane celebrates his equaliserCredit: Reuters More