The Arsenal goalkeeper says his national side can be proud of their World Cup despite their elimination in penalties.
The South Americans drew 1-1 with England in their round of 16 fixture, but they were knocked out of the tournament after a dramatic penalty shootout.
“We’re going [home] sad, but now is the time to raise your head,” he told
Mundo Deportivo .
“[The team] left every ounce of sweat. We are running out of the adventure at the World Cup, but we are leaving with a clear conscience that we gave it everything on the field.
“As it is said, it is a lottery, there was fortune [saving Henderson’s penalty] at first, but then two failed and that’s how it is.”
"All the teams have that expectation of taking the trophy home, that's why we compete," he said in his post-match news conference.
"Like every other team here we also had that ambition and we made an effort. We think the team has made every effort to progress.
England move on to face Sweden in the quarter-final, with the winner set to face either Croatia or hosts Russia for a place in the World Cup final.