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'I dream of being England's No.1' - Burnley's Pope eyeing Pickford's starting berth

Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope has admitted that he is targeting the England No.1 spot, which is currently held by Everton's Jordan Pickford.

Leading the Premier League in clean sheets this season with 11, the 28-year-old had a modest start in his career before accelerating to prominence over the last four years, when he was signed by Burnley from Charlton.

Having tasted international football on two occasions, though, he is eager for more game time with the Three Lions, with an eye on the opportunity to play in next summer’s European Championships, which will virtually be a home tournament for Gareth Southgate’s side.