Source: TheGuardian
England’s Jordan Pickford adamant Newcastle gaffes were an aberration
• Fans’ barracking got to Everton keeper ‘a little bit too much’• Pickford: ‘Apart from Newcastle, I’ve been doing well’Jordan Pickford has defended his form before England’s opening Euro 2020 qualifier on Friday and said his error-strewn display at Newcastle, when he allowed the occasion “to get to me a little bit too much”, did not reflect recent performances for Everton.The goalkeeper conceded a penalty at St James’ Park – which he saved – before shipping three times in the second half. The 25-year-old had appeared to play up to the crowd, who subjected him to incessant reminders of his Sunderland roots. Related: Declan Rice apologises over apparent support for IRA on social media Continue reading......read full article
