No goalkeeper would have saved Harry Kane's penalties against Panama, says Jordan Pickford

Denzil Pinto 17:01 26/06/2018
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  • Flying start: Harry Kane has been sensational for England so far

    England’s World Cup number one Jordan Pickford insists no goalkeeper would be able to stop Harry Kane from scoring the sort of penalties he fired in against Panama on Sunday.

    Kane twice scored from the spot as part of his hat-trick in the 6-1 thrashing of England’s Group G opponents – a result which sealed progression into the last 16 for Gareth Southgate’s side.

    And Pickford, who has conceded a goal in each of his games in Russia so far, reckons the manner in which Kane dispatched his penalties was impressive to see.

    Asked if the spot-kicks looked impossible to save, the Everton stopper said: “Pretty much.

    “You have got to do a lot of guessing but the power behind it and the accuracy… both pens were the same and when Harry is finishing like that there is no chance.

    “He is a top forward for starters, that is his main game – finishing. I was watching him from my end of the pitch and his two penalties were top drawer.”

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