Everton number one Jordan Pickford was in action for England overnight.
Jordan Pickford started in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16.
The Everton shot-stopper played a key role in one of the greatest games at the ferocious Azteca Stadium.
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Pickford has been criticised this tournament, with Troy Deeney publicly stating that England can’t win the World Cup with him in goal.
He certainly silenced those naysayers in Mexico City, and here’s what the national media had to say about his performance.
Jordan Pickford earns rave reviews after England beat Mexico
Pickford produced one of his best performances in an England shirt against Mexico and the national media were in complete awe of his display.
Here’s what The Mirror had to say.
9/10 – “Brilliant first half saves from Raul Jimenez but could do nothing about the Mexico striker’s penalty.”
The Guardian added.
8/10 – “Huge early save from Jiménez turned out to be pivotal. Backed it up with another flying stop later.”
The Independent stated.
8/10 – “Two excellent saves from Raul Jimenez in the first half were key to England’s bright start, and he dealt brilliantly with an aerial barrage in the final throes.”
The BBC said.
7/10 – “A great save low down from a diving header from Raul Jimenez early on. An important moment as England would have been behind early in the atmospheric Azteca. Was called upon just before half-time to produce an acrobatic save to deny Jimenez again when Mexico were pushing for a leveller at 2-1.”
Pickford received the second-highest match rating on Sofascore for the Three Lions, only behind Jude Bellingham, who scored a brace.
The 32-year-old’s statistics were very impressive.
- 90 minutes
- 3 saves
- 5 punches clear
- 2 saves in the box
- 1 high claim
- 9 recoveries
The Toffees star even showed his capabilities as a sweeper-keeper, as he recovered possession a whopping nine times.
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