Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
Summary
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will become the country's most capped player in World Cup history when he plays against Norway in the quarter-final. Pickford has been England’s first-choice goalkeeper since 2018 and has a strong record for both his club Everton and the national team.Key Facts
- Jordan Pickford is 32 years old and plays for Everton and England.
- He will make his 18th World Cup appearance, surpassing Peter Shilton’s England record.
- Pickford kept 23 clean sheets in the last two Premier League seasons, second only to Arsenal’s David Raya who had 32.
- In 89 England games, Pickford conceded 59 goals and kept 44 clean sheets.
- Statistics show Pickford made only two errors leading to goals for England.
- Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson says Pickford has been under-appreciated and praises his shot-stopping and distribution skills.
- Pickford debuted for England in 2017 and has played in five major tournaments, including two European Championship finals.
- England’s manager Thomas Tuchel continues to select Pickford as the top goalkeeper.
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