England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford proved he was “one of the best goalkeepers at the World Cup” and should be proud after a “monumental” tournament.
That is the view of former Everton striker Graham Stuart, who was speaking after the Three Lions were edged out 2-1 by Croatia in Wednesday night’s World Cup semi-final.
Blues stopper Pickford produced another impressive display but Gareth Southgate’s men were beaten in what was England’s first appearance in a last-four clash at the tournament since 1990.
After a man-of-the-match performance in the quarter-final victory over Sweden on Saturday, Pickford was again a formidable figure as the last line of England’s defence in Moscow.