Nick Pope admits the reaction after his costly error on his last England start against Germany was 'as if someone had died'. However, the Newcastle United goalkeeper has outlined how he responds to setbacks ahead of the World Cup.
Gareth Southgate turned to Pope for the latest round of Nations League fixtures in September with Jordan Pickford unavailable for selection. The Magpies' number one was helpless to prevent Giacomo Raspadori scoring the only goal of the game in a narrow defeat at Italy.
Pope would then go on to concede three times at Wembley in the thrilling draw with Germany. The 30-year-old was beaten from the penalty spot by Ilkay Gundogan and by a long-range stunner from Kai Havertz as the visitors took a two-goal lead.
