By Mark Mann-bryans, Press Association Sport
Published: 15:42 BST, 7 June 2019 | Updated: 15:42 BST, 7 June 2019
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Jordan Pickford wants successive semi-final heartbreaks for England to pave the way for Euro 2020 glory.
Defensive errors were the main reason behind a 3-1 extra-time defeat to Holland in the Nations League on Thursday night as Gareth Southgate's side followed up last summer's World Cup last-four loss to Croatia.
They led in both ties before eventually being dumped out just one game away from the final of both competitions, meaning the wait to win their first major trophy since 1966 went on.
Jordan Pickford believes heartache in successive semi-finals can make England stronger
Pickford was one of very few England players to look anywhere near their best on a disappointing night in Guimaraes and has backed the Three Lions to learn from another setback.
'The best thing about it is that sometimes these results make us better in the future,' the Everton goalkeeper told beIN Sports.
'We have got a big Euro 2020 coming up next year and hopefully this will
