Jordan Pickford says England are ready to topple Lionel Messi and Argentina and reach a first World Cup final since 1966.
The massive semi-final clash will see Messi take on the Three Lions for the first time. Much of the focus has been on whether England will be able to contain the eight-time Ballon D'Or winner, who continues to shine on the biggest stage at 39-years-old.
"Of course everyone will talk about Messi because he's one of the GOATs of the game," admitted Pickford. "But you can't look past the ability and the talent that we've got in the squad.
"Going forward, defensively, togetherness, we've got it all there and that's what we need to put on show on Wednesday.
"But we also can't just talk about Messi. They're a good side and they're reigning champions, so they're a good side.
The massive semi-final clash will see Messi take on the Three Lions for the first time. Much of the focus has been on whether England will be able to contain the eight-time Ballon D'Or winner, who continues to shine on the biggest stage at 39-years-old.
"Of course everyone will talk about Messi because he's one of the GOATs of the game," admitted Pickford. "But you can't look past the ability and the talent that we've got in the squad.
"Going forward, defensively, togetherness, we've got it all there and that's what we need to put on show on Wednesday.
"But we also can't just talk about Messi. They're a good side and they're reigning champions, so they're a good side.
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