England and penalties are historically two words which do not marry up well together. Not until Jordan Pickford came along, anyway.
The long-time Three Lions No 1, now the main man for a fifth straight major tournament, has raised the heart-rate of some fans during this World Cup with some slightly erratic and anxiety-inducing moments – he should have stopped Congo from scoring at his near post and could have been sent off against Ghana for example - but is there anyone better if they go to a dreaded shoot-out?