Argentina star spotted mocking Jordan Pickford moments after goal that crushed England

Pickford punched the floor in frustration as the Argentina star celebrated (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Cristian Romero was spotted screaming and celebrating in

Jordan Pickford

’s face seconds after Argentina scored the goal that helped send

England

crashing out of the

World Cup

.

The Three Lions were minutes away from booking their place in the final on Wednesday night until

Enzo Fernandez

’s wonderful strike from distance levelled the contest.

Two minutes into injury time, Argentina came forward again with

Alexis Mac Allister

striking the post. With England unable to clear,

Lionel Messi

’s cross back into the box was met by

Lautaro Martínez who thumped his header home.

In between the two goals,

Tottenham

defender Romero was involved in an incident with England goalkeeper Pickford that was captured on video by an Argentina fan in attendance, shared by Argentine outlet

TYC Sports

As Fernandez’s shot hit the back of the net, Romero immediately rushed over to the goalkeeper and began celebrating and shouting in his face as Pickford punched the turf in frustration.

Argentina will meet Spain in the final on Sunday as they look to defend their title as world champions.

England’s 60-year wait for a World Cup triumph goes on having also tasted defeat in the last two European Championship finals.

Romero rushed over to celebrate in Pickford’s face (Picture: TYC Sports)

‘We struggled to get pressure on the ball. Especially first half and start of the second half, we pressed them well, we put them under loads of pressure high up the pitch which then allowed us to win balls and control the game a bit better,’ captain

Harry Kane

said post-match.

‘After the goal, whether it was them putting more men forward or us not being able to match them man for man, it was just wave after wave.

Argentina are into another final (Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

‘Lads were putting blocks in but, in the end, it just wasn’t enough.’

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