What the national newspapers said about Jordan Pickford after England beat Latvia

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford helped England to a 5-0 win against Latvia on Tuesday evening.

Jordan Pickford has now kept nine consecutive clean sheets for England, two more than the previous record holder Gordon Banks.

The Three Lions secured their place at the 2026 World Cup in the US with victory tonight, so Pickford is set to play at his fifth major tournament, which is pretty remarkable.

With that said, the national media have given their verdict on the Everton goalkeeper’s performance against Latvia in Riga.

National media rate Jordan Pickford’s England performance vs Latvia
Pickford collected his 80th cap for England tonight, and the national media delivered their judgment on his performance in Latvia.

Here’s what the Telegraph had to say.

6/10 – “Yet to concede under the management of Thomas Tuchel and, against such a limited Latvia team, that rarely looked like changing. This was his 80th England appearance, putting him behind only Peter Shilton as England’s most-capped goalkeeper.”

7/10 – “Surprisingly was made to work – and sweat – for another clean sheet. So reliable.”

7/10 – “Improved his clean sheet streak to a record-extending nine in a row on a night where he was only rarely troubled. Only had one save to make.”

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GOAL gave their verdict.

6/10 – “Another relaxing outing for a goalkeeper who last conceded for England one year ago and has kept nine consecutive clean sheets. He didn’t have to deal with any shots on target yet again, only facing one in the qualifying campaign. commented.”

Thomas Tuchel has grown to love Jordan Pickford
Pickford has firmly established himself as England’s number one, although it emerged earlier this week that Tuchel wasn’t initially convinced.

England insiders heard Tuchel wasn’t sure on Pickford at first, but now, after working with the Toffees shot-stopper, he’s absolutely certain he’ll be one of the first names on the team sheet.