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Jordan Pickford DROPPED to the bench for Everton's clash with Newcastle after bodyguards are hired to protect England No 1 after receiving death threats for injuring Virgil van Dijk

Jordan Pickford has been replaced by Robin Olsen for Everton's clash against Newcastle.

Pickford has started all 120 Premier League games since joining Everton, but Olsen - who is on loan from Roma - will be handed his debut as the Englishman warms the bench.

Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Pickford has not been dropped over a 'technical reason' and that he has instead decided to give him a 'rest'.

Jordan Pickford has been replaced by Robin Olsen for Everton's clash against Newcastle
Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti stated that he has not been dropped over a 'technical reason

Pickford has, however, struggled to keep a clean sheet for the Toffees - with his last shutout coming on the opening day of the season against Tottenham.