Jordan Pickford urges England fans to forget Argentina history ahead of blockbuster World Cup semi-final - after Lionel Messi and Co sang that they will beat the Three Lions 'for the Falklands' in dressing room chant

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has urged England fans to remain calm ahead of a high-stakes World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, as tensions between the two nations have been heightened by reports that the Argentine squad sang a dressing room chant referencing the Falklands conflict. Pickford, speaking in Kansas City, was asked specifically about concerns that the historic rivalry could boil over among supporters at the match. The fixture carries significant weight given the long-standing political and footballing tension between England and Argentina, with Lionel Messi leading the South American side.