Dhaka, June 18 -- Fans and pundits have been asking the same question after a string of spectacular goals at the World Cup: should the goalkeepers have saved them?

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart believes the answer may not be as simple as blaming the men in gloves.

He has offered a technical explanation for why Jordan Pickford, Edouard Mendy and Luca Zidane all appeared to be beaten by shots that many observers felt were within reach.

Speaking on the BBC's World Cup coverage after England's 4-2 win over Croatia early on Thursday, Hart said Pickford would probably be disappointed after getting a hand to Martin Baturina's strike but failing to keep it out.

"I think Jordan Pickford gets a full hand on it," Hart said. "I think he'll b...