Joe Hart wades into Jordan Pickford and Jude Bellingham furore

The long-range effort was the first of a late double blow that saw England knocked out of the World Cup after entering the final stages of their semi-final with the holders ahead through Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute effort.

The goal has sparked ferocious debate about Pickford’s positioning, with some arguing he should have been better placed to stop the effort.

Other commentators have pointed out the Everton star had his view blocked by a number of team-mates, had little time to react given England appeared set to deal with a cross from Lionel Messi, and was then given little protection when the Argentina captain instead pulled it back to Fernandez, who had time and space to pick his spot.