Jordan Pickford has made more history with England as he's broken the record for most appearances in the [FIFA World Cup](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/06/23/1264197-england-vs-ghana-preview-fifa-world-cup-group-l-matchday-two.html), with the 32-year-old featuring in 18 games across three tournaments for the _Three Lions._
Pickford's first cap came back in 2017, when he kept a clean sheet against Germany at Wembley Stadium. Against Argentina, the goalkeeper will make his 91st appearance for England, but there's always scepticism that follows Pickford.
**Stepped up in big moments**
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Ever since his debut for his nation, Pickford's position has never come under any threat, and he has excelled in major tournaments. In 2018, Pickford saved Carlos Bacca's penalty, which helped England win their first Penalty shootout since 1996.
Pickford was part of the squad which exceeded expectations and reached the Semi-Finals, their best World Cup run since winning it back in 1966. In the Quarter-Finals against Sweden, the Everton shot stopper was awarded Player of the Match as Pickford made numerous saves to preserve his clean sheet.
On home soil, Pickford was in inspired form again as England cruelly lost the EURO 2020 Final on penalties against Italy. The 32-year-old saved two penalties and gave England hope when he saved Jorginho's penalty.
Across the tournament, Pickford only conceded two goals and went 725 minutes without conceding a goal. The keeper kept five clean sheets and broke numerous accolades along the way.
Pickford's also equalled Iker Casillas' record of keeping five consecutive clean sheets; this record was broken in the Semi-Final when Denmark took the lead.
Other records the 32-year-old holds include going 810 minutes without conceding and becoming the first England goalkeeper to keep nine consecutive clean sheets.
**Consistency at club level**
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Pickford has earned all his caps while at Everton, where the shot-stopper has become vital for the _Blues_ as they've had numerous flirtations with relegation and troubles off the pitch.
While at the _Toffees,_ Pickford has won Everton's Player of the Season award on four occasions. The goalkeeper has also won Premier League Save of the Season twice, which came in 2021/22 and 2025/26.
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Everton's number one has won the Premier League Save of the Month a record four times, which highlights his consistency week-in, week-out.
In recent seasons Everton have been fighting towards the bottom end of the Premier League table, but Pickford is often in the race for the Premier League Golden Glove.
Pickford has kept 35 clean sheets in his last three seasons, which is only bettered by David Raya, who has kept 48 clean sheets in a team which has been fighting for the title.
**Stepped up against Mexico**
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During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there have been questions asked about Jordan Pickford following his start to the tournament. In the 2-1 victory over DR Congo, Pickford was beaten at his near post by Brian Cipenga.
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart came to Pickford's defence on The Rest is Football podcast, stating that he's effective and you can trust him.
Against Mexico, Pickford had his best performance yet as he commanded his penalty box and made vital saves, as the England number one highlighted why he's kept his place for so long and how in the big moments he's there to be relied on.
Pickford's strong mentality and his improvement in his game stem from him working with a psychologist, which he's often mentioned during interviews.
**How his experiences can be used for England**
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Now playing in his fifth major tournament for England, Pickford is used to all the noise and pressure which travels wherever England play, but with the former Sunderland man being one of the older players in the squad, Pickford's experience could be vital as they face Argentina on Wednesday, 15 July.
During his time for England, Pickford has kept 44 clean sheets and has only made six errors leading to a shot, with two of them resulting in a goal. Across his nine years as England's number one, he's overseen challenges from Jack Butland, Aaron Ramsdale, Nick Pope and Dean Henderson as he's written himself as an England great.
The 32-year-old has reached back-to-back European Finals and will hope he can help England reach their first World Cup final since winning it back in 1966.
Pickford has proven time and time again that the bigger the occasion, the more he rises to the challenge and can be a match-winner for England, like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.