Jordan Pickford’s status as England’s No 1 has never appeared more secure.
The threat of any challenge from Aaron Ramsdale has subsided because he cannot get a game at Arsenal and Nick Pope, overlooked by Gareth Southgate despite his consistent brilliance at Newcastle United, dislocated a shoulder on Saturday.
Dean Henderson has barely played in 2023 because of injuries and, although he is near full fitness once again, any return would dislodge Sam Johnstone from the team at Crystal Palace.
Pickford, meanwhile, is performing better than ever.