Jordan Pickford became the England goalkeeper with the longest spell without conceding a goal on Wednesday, narrowly breaking a record stretching back to the Three Lions' triumphant 1966 World Cup campaign.

The goalkeeper surpassed Gordon Banks’s milestone of 720 minutes during England’s Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark, as they reached their first major tournament final since 1966 with a 2-1 win after extra time.

Six minutes later, Mikkel Damsgaard’s ferocious free kick flew past Pickford to end his run, but England turned the game around to set up a final against Italy on Sunday.

It was the first goal England had conceded at the Euros, much like in 1966, when they kept clean sheets in every game until the semi-final stage.

Damsgaard’s superb strike was also the first goal England have conceded in all competitions since March, a run of 691 minutes.

Pickford’s landmark moment came in his most uncertain performance of the tournament, the Everton player looking nervy at times with poor distribution and decision making.

However, he is already guaranteed to pick up the Euro 2020 "Golden Glove" award, as he has five clean sheets to his name.

That record cannot be matched or beaten by any other goalkeeper -- his closest rival, Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy, has three clean sheets.

Jordan Pickford became the England goalkeeper with the longest spell without conceding a goal on Wednesday, narrowly breaking a record stretching back to the Three Lions' triumphant 1966 World Cup campaign.

Jordan Pickford became the England goalkeeper with the longest spell without conceding a goal on Wednesday, narrowly breaking a record stretching back to the Three Lions' triumphant 1966 World Cup campaign. The goalkeeper surpassed Gordon Banks’s milestone of 720 minutes during England’s Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark, as they reached their first major tournament final since 1966 with a 2-1 win after extra time. Six minutes later, Mikkel Damsgaard’s ferocious free kick flew past Pickford to end his run, but England turned the game around to set up a final against Italy on Sunday. It was the first goal England had conceded at the Euros, much like in 1966, when they kept clean sheets in every game until the semi-final stage. Damsgaard’s superb strike was also the first goal England have conceded in all competitions since March, a run of 691 minutes. Pickford’s landmark moment came in his most uncertain performance of the tournament, the Everton player looking nervy at times with poor distribution and decision making. However, he is already guaranteed to pick up the Euro 2020 "Golden Glove" award, as he has five clean sheets to his name. That record cannot be matched or beaten by any other goalkeeper -- his closest rival, Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy, has three clean sheets.

Football: Jordan Pickford breaks England goalkeeper record stretching back to 1966

European football body UEFA on Thursday has opened disciplinary proceedings against England after a laser pen was shone at Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during a crucial penalty in the semifinals match of the Euro 2020.&nbsp;

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According to the television footage, the Danish goalkeeper was targeted by an English fan at Wembley with a green laser as England captain Harry Kane stepped up for a penalty in extra time. England skipper went on to score and give the hosts a crucial lead to take them to the very first finals of Euros.&nbsp;

Kasper managed to save Kane's shot during the penalty but could not save the ball on the rebound.&nbsp;

UEFA said it was also investigating England over fans' lighting of fireworks and disrupting the national anthem.

Fans booed when the Denmark anthem was played before kickoff. Jeers were also heard when the German anthem was played at Wembley last week when England beat Joachim Loew's side in the round of 16.

"The case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body in due course," UEFA said in a statement.

England are looking to win their first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup and play Italy in the European Championship final at Wembley on Sunday.

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European football body UEFA on Thursday has opened disciplinary proceedings against England after a laser pen was shone at Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during a crucial penalty in the semifinals match of the Euro 2020.

European football body UEFA on Thursday has opened disciplinary proceedings against England after a laser pen was shone at Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during a crucial penalty in the semifinals match of the Euro 2020. ALSO READ: Football: Jordan Pickford breaks England goalkeeper record stretching back to 1966 According to the television footage, the Danish goalkeeper was targeted by an English fan at Wembley with a green laser as England captain Harry Kane stepped up for a penalty in extra time. England skipper went on to score and give the hosts a crucial lead to take them to the very first finals of Euros. Kasper managed to save Kane's shot during the penalty but could not save the ball on the rebound. UEFA said it was also investigating England over fans' lighting of fireworks and disrupting the national anthem. Fans booed when the Denmark anthem was played before kickoff. Jeers were also heard when the German anthem was played at Wembley last week when England beat Joachim Loew's side in the round of 16. "The case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body in due course," UEFA said in a statement. England are looking to win their first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup and play Italy in the European Championship final at Wembley on Sunday. (Inputs from Agency)

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against England over laser pen shone at Schmeichel

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Football: Jordan Pickford breaks England goalkeeper record stretching back to 1966

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against England over laser pen shone at Schmeichel