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​England keeper Pickford used secret to beat Colombia

The secret to England's penalty success against Colombia has been revealed.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford received a drinks bottle that had information about the Colombia penalty takers written on it.

Pickford made a save from Carlos Bacca during Colombia's fifth penalty, allowing Eric Dier to win the shootout for England.

The keeper had been criticised by Belgium's Thibaut Courtois earlier in the tournament for being too small. However, he proved his qualities with a top save from Bacca.

Now England will face Sweden for a chance to appear in a World Cup semi final.

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