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Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's thigh injury is 'down to his powerful kicking ability, club doctors fear'... after the England shot-stopper was ruled out for three to four weeks with the problem

Everton club doctors are reportedly concerned that Jordan Pickford's recent thigh injury could be down to his powerful kicking.

The Englishman sustained the injury during the draw against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, but he was still able to put in a man of the match performance in the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.

Everton released a statement saying that Pickford will be out of action until after England's next set of fixtures.

Everton's club doctors are reportedly concerned Jordan Pickford's injury is down to his kicking

It said: 'Jordan Pickford suffered a thigh injury against Liverpool.

'The England international has undergone medical investigations this week and is not expected to return to action until after the next international break.