England head coach Gareth Southgate has said that Jordan Pickford is still number one goalie as no one is contesting.
Pickford, Everton's number 1 still remains England's first-choice goalie according to Southgate.
The manager’s support comes as the Everton goalkeeper endures a difficult period, having been castigated for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk during the Merseyside derby last month that left the Liverpool defender with cruciate damage.
Pickford has been up and down this season. He was at fault for the decisive penalty concession in England’s last game – the 1-0 home defeat by Denmark.
Jordan was once again dropped for Everton’s 2-1 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday.
Carlo Ancelotti did say he would put him straight back in for Saturday’s home game against Manchester United.
A clever way to handle the situation, firing a shot across Pickford’s bows but at the same time defusing some of the drama.
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