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Pickford Shines As England Reach Quarter-Finals

Jordan Pickford produced an excellent individual display as England defeated Senegal 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Everton goalkeeper Pickford was called upon several times during a shaky start from the Three Lions, with the pick of the saves coming when the 28-year-old denied Boulaye Dia's powerful angled shot with a firm hand.

Jude Bellingham played a pivotal role in the opener on 38 minutes - and the Borussia Dortmund midfielder also began the move for England’s second of the evening as Harry Kane capped off a fine move to put England in a commanding position on the stroke of half-time.

It was a quieter second period for Pickford, in truth, and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka sealed Gareth Southgate's side's win just before the hour mark.

Pickford’s Club teammate Conor Coady was an unused substitute at the Al Bayt Stadium.

The result means Idrissa Gana Gueye, who missed the match through suspension, will play no further part in the tournament.

Gana had started all three group games for the Lions of Teranga and, in doing so, became Senegal’s joint most-capped player (99).