David Seaman has expressed concerns about the England number one position, which is currently occupied by Everton star Jordan Pickford.
The World Cup is now only four months away, and it’s a serious time for players hoping to make Thomas Tuchel’s final squad.
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There are not many more chances for people to stake their claims.
England have two friendlies in March against Uruguay and Japan, before there will likely be a couple more friendlies organised just before the World Cup.
Jordan Pickford is nailed on to go, having been England’s number one for many years now. But David Seaman is worried about the lack of depth after the Everton man.
David Seaman worried about the drop-off in experience from Jordan Pickford
Pickford has racked up 81 caps for the Three Lions since making his debut back in 2017.
He has been virtually unchallenged since coming into the team, and has regularly stood out in an England shirt, just as he does for Everton.
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As a result of Pickford’s consistency, that has meant he’s rarely been dropped for another player to stake a claim.
Jordan Pickford playing for England.
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With that in mind, Seaman – who played for England 75 times – is worried about any injury for Pickford, leading to an instance of someone else keeping goal at the World Cup.
He said on the Beast Mode On YouTube channel: “Is there anyone who can take Pickford’s position as England number one.
“Not at the moment. No. My only worry is that the other guys have not got much experience.
“And touch wood, if Jordan gets injured, we’re now putting a goalkeeper into the World Cup that’s hardly got any caps. That’s my only worry.”
A huge few months for Everton’s England hopefuls
Pickford is absolutely certain to be in England’s final World Cup squad, but hopefully there will be some other Everton representatives.
Jarrad Branthwaite is back fit again now after injury stopped him playing at all in the first half of the campaign.
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Thomas Tuchel has not called him up to a squad yet…
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He has just the one cap to his name so far, which he got back in June 2024. He is easily good enough to be in the final squad based on his ability – it will just be a question of how good a form he’s been in heading into the summer, and if he’s steered clear of further injuries.
And then there’s midfield duo James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who’ve both had terrific seasons where they’ve been influential for Everton.
As of today they are uncapped. But Tuchel will surely have a close eye on them at the moment and hopefully they’ll get chances in the March friendlies.
James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall celebrate for Everton.
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Harrison Armstrong may also have some outside ambitions.
England have previously taken the likes of Michael Owen, Theo Walcott, Michael Owen, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo and Jude Bellingham to international tournaments when they were very young, so maybe it’s not completely out of the question if he keeps shining for Everton.
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