Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has praised Nick Pope’s start to life at Newcastle United but believes he is still England’s third choice goalkeeper. Pope made the switch from Burnley to St. James’ Park and has looked an assured presence in between the sticks, coming up with superb performances against the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool.
The 30-year-old has been one of the Premier League’s most reliable ‘keepers since taking the number one spot at Burnley, but has been capped just eight times by England. That is despite being called up to the squad several times, including for the 2018 World Cup.
Everton’s Jordan Pickford has been England’s first choice since the backend of 2017, and in his 45 appearances has rarely, if ever at all, let anyone down. It is for that reason, coupled with his recent form at Goodison Park, that Seaman believes there is ‘no doubt’ Pickford is England’s number one.
