Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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"I think he has been under-appreciated for Everton and England when you look at the numbers he's posting, the games he is playing and the number of clean sheets he has."
— Paul Robinson , Other
"I think he's matured as a person and a professional. I think he's worked on himself."
— Paul Robinson , Other
"I think he's the first name on the team sheet. There is nobody else."
— Paul Robinson , Other
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Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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