Jordan Pickford has been the indisputed number one for Everton and the England national team for the past few years.
The 31-year-old has marshalled the defence in an exemplary manner for club and country.
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He’s been the first-choice for the Three Lions for the last two World Cup campaigns and will be hoping to be between the sticks for the 2026 tournament too.
Thomas Tuchel keen on England duo to pile pressure on Pickford
According to The Telegraph on 22 May, while Pickford remains the first choice for England, Thomas Tuchel wants to push him to the next level and pile pressure on him.
It’s understood that Dean Henderson and James Trafford could feature for the national team in June’s matches against Andorra and Senegal.
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Premier League 2024/25Jordan PickfordGames played37Goals conceded44Clean sheets11Pickford has played every league game this season.
Trafford, on the other hand, was part of a Burnley side that conceded just 16 goals in 46 league games this season.
Tuchel and his goalkeeping coach Henrique Hilario are looking to consider other options to decide who the ideal number one will be for the upcoming World Cup.

Tuchel could be considering a change. (Credit: Imago)
Everton star Pickford must continue in goal for England
Despite Henderson and Trafford’s impressive seasons, replacing Pickford as England’s number-one goalkeeper for the World Cup is illogical.
His exceptional shot-stopping combines with his unmatched ability to organise the defence, a critical asset in high-stakes tournaments.
His vocal leadership and composure under pressure, demonstrated in penalty shootouts at Euro 2020 and the 2018 World Cup, prove he thrives on big occasions.
Henderson, while a reliable deputy, lacks Pickford’s experience in major tournaments and Trafford, though promising, is untested at the international level.
Pickford’s 75 caps and consistent performances for Everton and England cement his reliability.
Changing goalkeepers now risks disrupting defensive cohesion and team morale, especially with Pickford’s proven track record in clutch moments.
England’s World Cup hopes are safer with Pickford’s leadership and big-game mentality.
