Jordan Pickford reacts to announcement that is ‘brilliant’ for Everton fans

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Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has shared his thoughts on the Everton Stadium being selected to host EURO 2028 matches.

The UK and Ireland were recently confirmed as the hosts for the EURO 2028 tournament. Ten stadiums across all five nations will be used throughout the tournament.

These venues are Wembley Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, The Etihad Stadium, St James’ Park, Villa Park, Casement Park, Aviva Stadium, Hampden Park, Principality Stadium, and the new Everton ground currently being constructed at Bramley-Moore Dock.

The Toffees are due to leave Goodison Park and go to their new home at the end of the current campaign. The new Everton Stadium will seat over 50,000 fans and sits on the waterfront, beside the River Mersey, which winds its way through the heart of Liverpool.

Although there is plenty of excitement around the new ground, many Everton fans will be sad to say goodbye to Goodison Park which has been the Toffees’ home since 1892.

Everton must focus on the now

Hosting fixtures during a major international tournament will be a brilliant showcase for the new stadium. Jordan Pickford is certainly excited by the prospect. The 29-year-old will be aiming to still be the England No. 1 at that time.

Looking ahead to that tournament, and the role that the new Everton Stadium will play in it, Pickford has said, “it’s brilliant for fans across Merseyside and the north west that Everton Stadium will be a venue for Euro 2028 – and it’s a proud moment for the club too,” as quoted by the official Everton website.

The 55-cap England man continued, “football means a lot to this city so it’s special to have such high-profile international matches played here. The England fans supported us all the way to the final in the last Euros, so I’ve no doubt fans across the UK and Ireland will ensure the tournament is another memorable one.”

In the meantime, the £125,000-a-week shot-stopper will be focused on ensuring that the club avoid relegation from the Premier League this season. Manager Sean Dyche needs to do enough to make certain that the Toffees move into their new home as a top flight club still.

Dropping out of the Premier League and having their inaugural season at the Everton Stadium be a Championship campaign would be a disaster for the Merseyside outfit.