Pickford more measuredpublished at 18:50 BST 13 October
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer in Riga
Jordan Pickford’s growing maturity as a character and goalkeeper is demonstrated in his outstanding performances for Everton and England.
He recorded a record eighth clean sheet for England against Wales, but he quickly emphasised team comes first and has set his sights on a ninth shut-out here in Riga tomorrow.
There were suggestions Thomas Tuchel was looking closely at his goalkeeping options when he took over as England head coach in January.
No need for Tuchel to even think about England’s goalkeeping position any more. Pickford it the undisputed, and deserved, first choice.
