Jordan Pickford is undoubtedly an Everton legend.
The 31-year-old can boast 343 appearances and counting for Everton ever since his £30m switch from Sunderland in June 2017, and is expected to be at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for many more years to come having previously said he hopes to surpass Neville Southall, who played 717 games for the Toffees.
Despite his efforts for Everton, Jordan Pickford has never won an individual award on the international scene for England across his 81 caps – but Phil Jones believes that is set to change this summer.
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Phil Jones backs Jordan Pickford to win the Golden Glove award at the World Cup
The former Manchester United defender has now spoken to GOAL to share some predictions ahead of the World Cup in the United States this summer.
When asked to name a Golden Glove winner – awarded to the goalkeeper who keeps the most clean sheets – Jones quickly answered “Pickford” with little hesitation.
The Everton No.1 can boast an immense record on the international front, keeping 43 clean sheets in his 81 games for the Three Lions – meaning he has kept the opposition out in more than half of his appearances for England.
Pickford has also only conceded 53 goals in these 81 outings, so there is no reason why he cannot win the Golden Glove at the World Cup this summer – a prize no English goalkeeper has ever won.
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Jordan Pickford could be joined at the World Cup by James Garner
After Grealish was ruled out for the rest of the season, it feels likely that Pickford – who adores Iliman Ndiaye – will be the only Everton representative at the World Cup for England this summer.
However, if he continues to maintain his current form, there is every chance of James Garner joining him.
David Moyes recently talked up the Everton No.37’s chances of playing for the Three Lions, revealing that he has chatted to England boss Thomas Tuchel about the midfielder.
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ames Garner of Everton applauds during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton at Molineux.
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Garner is right up there with Declan Rice and other top midfielders in the Premier League this season when it comes to interceptions and chances created.
So, if he can make his debut for England in the March international break and also help Everton have a strong end to the season, we see no reason why the 24-year-old cannot join Pickford in Tuchel’s squad.
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