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William Pickworth

Jordan Pickford's critics told to 'cut him some slack' as defiant Everton point made

Former Everton skipper Kevin Campbell believes Jordan Pickford deserves to remain as England’s number one ahead of the World Cup but he must mature.

Pickford has won 45 caps for England since his debut in 2017. In that time, despite often receiving criticism, he has kept 21 clean sheets and conceded just 34 goals. The Everton keeper was crucial in England’s run to the 2018 World Cup semi finals and the delayed European Championship final last summer.

During the most recent set of England internationals when Gareth Southgate's side struggled in their Nations League fixtures against Hungary, Italy and Germany, Pickford was rested for the final two games.

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