Ian Snodin praised Jordan Pickford’s “top-class temperament” and said the England goalkeeper “spreads confidence throughout the side” after the Everton stopper produced an accomplished performance in the Three Lions’ 6-1 thrashing of Panama on Sunday.
Gareth Southgate’s side booked their spot in the last 16 of the tournament with one group game to spare with a dominant display in Nizhny Novgorod.
And while the majority of the game was played out in the Panama half, Pickford’s command of his penalty area, focus and pinpoint distribution again impressed.
Indeed, the 24-year-old’s confidence and quality in possession on the ball was typical of vibrant, energetic England performance.