Henderson loving life in England’s goalkeepers’ union

“The sessions Marge [Martyn Margetson, goalkeeping coach] puts on, I’d be surprised if another country’s goalkeepers are working at a better level every day. It’s all been good and that’s why he [Pickford] is performing so well and has done for many years.

“We aim for 700 saves a week. That’s the aim and then we are prepared for every outcome.

“Tom Heaton coming in has been great as well. He’s a top fella and just to have him around with the experience he brings is great for the boys.”

Henderson also revealed that the squad are in a good place after Sunday’s 2-1 win over Slovakia booked their place in the last eight.

That mood was improved by a private gig from Ed Sheeran earlier this week.

The goalkeeper said: “He was incredible. The boys loved and it and we were talking the next day about how good it was. It brought the boys together.

“Dunky [Lewis Dunk] was the worst singer. Ivan Toney was top.

“We’re in good spirits. We never gave up on Sunday and just to get that goal at the end – it’s a great flick-on and finish – hopefully gives us momentum we can take into the next game. It has brought everyone even closer together.”