Everton star Jordan Pickford, Croatia badge in inset
Everton star Jordan Pickford, Croatia badge in inset
Thomas Tuchel kept his number one in place against Slaven Bilic's side and he did not disappoint.
The Blues star made four saves in the UEFA Nations League contest at Wembley.
It was important that he put in a good performance, given James Trafford is challenging his place in the side.
Morgan Rogers and a Harry Kane penalty were the difference, with the visitors earning an equaliser through no fault of Pickford.
The English media have reacted and it was all very positive for the 32-year-old.
How the English media all agreed on Jordan Pickford vs Croatia
The majority of outlets though that Pickford had a solid game in his 94th cap for his nation.
BBC Sport handed him a rating of six out of 10, saying: "Was left exposed by Jarell Quansah’s mistake for Croatia’s goal, was as reliable as ever prior to that."
Metro also gave him a six, saying: "Not much that he could have done with Sucic’s goal, but did what was required otherwise."
The Daily Express also rated him with that number, saying: "Needlessly flapped at an early chance for Croatia, but quickly found his bearings.
"Made the sort of saves you’d expect him to make and wasn’t to blame for the equaliser."
Finally, The Standard gave Pickford a six too, saying: "Showed quick feet to get out of trouble near his goal line early on.
"Will have been cursing Quansah’s decision-making as he picked the ball out the back of his net just before the hour mark."
It is clear that Pickford impressed, and everyone feels that he was not the problem for the opposition goal.
Will it matter when it comes to the debate over who should be starting in goal for the Three Lions, though?
How will it affect the England goalkeeper debate?
It probably does little to settle the debate given the quality of the opposition.
However, if Pickford had a bad game, it may well have opened up criticism and allowed Trafford's momentum to increase.
The Leeds United man will probably play against Spain on Sunday, as Tuchel hinted that he will rotate his goalkeepers.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium star may well secretly be hoping that his colleague has a dismal showing in that game.
However, he is the consummate professional, so he will likely be keeping any feelings like that to himself, if he is feeling it.
Unless he makes any major mistakes, he should be the number one for years to come, if his level stays the same as it is right now.
The latest showing on the international stage does not suggest that he has declined, and will give Trafford little hope that he can overhaul Pickford when a major tournament comes around.