England’s Jordan Pickford did not see any action once more, staying on the bench during his team’s tough defeat against Les Bleus in the closing battle . Critics questioned his absence as England crashed out of the tournament in dramatic fashion. Pickford later insisted he stood ready to step in at any moment and convert a spot kick if given the chance. The Three Lions’ substitutes’ bench featured veteran duo Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham yet again during the tense encounter in the heart of Paris.