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Jamie O'Hara left in disbelief at Jordan Pickford moment in England vs Norway - 'What the...?'

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12 Jul 2026, 10:10 am

Everton star Jordan Pickford took some flak despite England coming back to beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Three Lions felt the heat literally and figuratively in Miami during their 2-1 extra-time win over Stale Solbakken's men on Saturday.

Andreas Schjelderup's cross-shot caught Pickford off guard, and put Norway into the lead in the 36th minute.

Jude Bellingham restored parity on the stroke of half-time, with a fine effort after good work from Anthony Gordon.

And Real Madrid ace Bellingham was the hero in extra time, following in from Morgan Rogers' saved effort.

There was one action from Pickford that left Jamie O'Hara, Jason Cundy and Danny Mills stunned when watching the game live for talkSPORT.

Jamie O'Hara loses his mind at Jordan Pickford in England vs Norway

Pickford made some top-drawer saves when England conquered Mexico in the Azteca in the previous round.

But Everton's usually ultra-reliable number one has had a few nervy moments during England's World Cup campaign.

And he will certainly be left disappointed by Schjelderup's goal, which certainly rocked England.

Pickford, 32, inexplicably pulled his hand away from the cross, seemingly believing it to be going wide.

Watching live, an exasperated O'Hara commented: "What the...what on earth is going on? What's Pickford doing? What's happened?"

Cundy and Mills were equally in disbelief, with Mills suggesting VAR might save England, with Harry Kane calling for a foul earlier in the move.

But Cundy rejected that suggestion, saying: "Let me tell you now, forget VAR, we are in a mile of trouble here. A mile of trouble."

O'Hara, Cundy & Mills were left baffled by Norway's goal...

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