Frank Lampard has revealed that the ‘mature’ Jordan Pickford will keep the captain's armband in the absence of Seamus Coleman.
The Republic of Ireland full-back remains the club captain, and his leadership qualities shone through on and off the pitch during last season’s relegation fight. But he is currently sidelined with a groin strain, and at 33-years-old, his prominence in the starting lineup is decreasing as Nathan Patterson continues to impress as deputy.
Pickford took on captain’s responsibilities during this summer’s friendlies and, despite praise of a new leader at centre-back in James Tarkowski, Toffees boss Lampard has revealed that his goalkeeper will retain the armband for the start of the upcoming campaign.
