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How The German And Spanish Media Have Reacted To England's World Cup Heroics

How The German And Spanish Media Have Reacted To England's World Cup Heroics

England booked a spot in the semi-final after beating Sweden.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

England are ONE game away from a World Cup final.

Gareth Southgate's charges secured smooth passage to the semi-final after soundly beating Sweden 2-0, goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli ensured England booked a spot opposite Croatia.

Just four teams remain in the World Cup. Four European nations; France, Belgium, Croatia and, of course, England.

The likes of Germany and Spain have faltered, with the defending World Cup holders exiting from the Group Stage in truly remarkable scenes.

Spain were then dumped out by tournament hosts on a penalty shootout.

Sergio Ramos cuts a dejected figure. Image: PA
Sergio Ramos cuts a dejected figure. Image: PA

Unlike England who continue to march on in Russia.

And the respective media from both Germany and Spain have dropped an intriguing assessment of England's World Cup campaign.

Pickford being Pickford in net. Image: PA
Pickford being Pickford in net. Image: PA

Both German and Spanish outlets focus their evaluation on England stopper Jordan Pickford who has starred between the sticks, which includes saving a penalty in the shootout against Colombia not to mention keeping a clean sheet versus Sweden.

"The English can't win penalty shoot outs + have a 'butterfingers' for a goalkeeper: two laws which have held good for decades up until Russia 2018. Jordan Pickford is breaking all the rules," Germany's reading on England's campaign.

And per El Pais: "ENG have a GK who plays superbly with his feet + style that starts in their area, works thru midfield to a complete centre forward, Kane, who is no battering ram but a fine footballer ... mix long + short balls with passing without losing their ENG identity."

Sounds good to us.

Anyway, England resume their incredible Russian adventure on Wednesday night vs. Croatia.

IT'S COMING HOME!!!

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Topics: Football News, Football, England, Germany, World Cup, Spain

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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