The England national team’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been overlooked for recognition, according to The Mirror’s chief football writer John Cross. With 65 senior caps and recently surpassing Peter Shilton as England’s most-capped goalkeeper in major tournaments, Pickford holds the record for most clean sheets in tournaments with 11.
Cross believes that Pickford should be considered among the greatest England goalkeepers due to his exceptional performances in major tournaments. He commended Gareth Southgate for selecting Pickford as the number one goalkeeper for England and highlighted his reliability and impressive reflexes. Cross also praised Pickford’s skills with the ball, particularly his long-range kicking abilities.
Despite facing challenges at club level with Everton, Pickford has consistently shown a strong mentality and impressive performance for the England national team. Cross believes that Pickford’s confidence and reliability make him an essential player for England, regardless of his club form. Overall, Cross expressed his admiration for Pickford and believes that he deserves more appreciation for his contributions to the national team.
