Manchester City FC Curtis Anderson, the English goalkeeper will carry the baggage of his legendary predecessors when England take on Brazil in the semi-final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here today. It was an astonishing save from Gordon Banks in the 1970 World Cup when he changed direction in air to deny a header from Pele, a save that finds its place in the folklore of the World Cup. And then, David Seaman conceded a goal from Ronaldinho's free kick in the 2002 edition that prompted the Arsenal shot-stopper to mull international retirement. Anderson was the hero during the tie-breaker against Japan in the Round-of-16, saving one and scoring the immediate one from the spot. He has conceded four goals in the tournament. England need more of his heroics against the team that had scored 11 and conceded just two, so far.

England players train yesterday ahead of their FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-final against Brazil at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. Pic/PTI