Jordan Pickford has had a mixed past few days after watching Newcastle United lift the Carabao Cup before joining up with England.
A huge game awaits Everton straight after the international break away to Liverpool in the Premier League.
The away form under David Moyes has been mightily impressive, with the 61-year-old yet to lose away from Goodison Park.
Everton are now nine games unbeaten in the Premier League, but they face a really difficult April, with games against all five of the current top five sides in a row.
Three of those games are away from home and Moyes will be depending on his side to keep up their impressive form of late.
Ahead of the games, Pickford has touched upon some of the struggles faced away from home, with one set of fans giving him a really tough time.
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What Everton’s Jordan Pickford said about Newcastle fans
Pickford was clearly annoyed Newcastle won the cup over the weekend, despite playing Everton’s city rivals at Wembley.
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However, the Sunderland-born goalkeeper is true to his roots and grew up not liking the Tyneside club.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Pickford admitted that Newcastle fans do enjoy giving him a hard time about his Sunderland history when he plays at St. James’ Park.
“Obviously, St. James’ Park, the atmosphere towards me is always on another scale, but for me, I think Old Trafford [is his favourite away ground],” the 31-year-old said.
“Like I said, from when I was a kid, watching Champions League matches and the Peter Schmeichel days. I’ve always enjoyed playing there.”
Pickford has now joined the England squad ahead of their World Cup 2026 Qualifiers over the coming days.
Although the goalkeeper may not get a warm reception at St. James’ Park, Pickford shone against West Ham at Goodison Park last weekend, which will earn the praise of Everton fans.
Newcastle United fans have mocked Jordan Pickford previously
He may have been England’s hero in penalty shootouts, but that has not prevented Pickford from being on the receiving end of chants from Newcastle fans.
Just a few years ago, some Newcastle fans snuck inflatable dinosaurs into a game against Everton to mock the Everton goalkeeper.
Pickford saved Anthony Gordon’s penalty earlier this season, and he has had the last laugh on a number of occasions against the Toon.
Although some of the chants are not appropriate to be repeated, the Everton goalkeeper has given Newcastle fans as good as he’s got.
The 31-year-old has also been spotted celebrating Everton goals even more than usual in front of the Newcastle fans.
Ultimately, it is atmospheres like that at Goodison and St. James’ Park which make the Premier League the spectacle it is.