Pundit criticises Everton goalkeeper.
Pundit Tony Cascarino has told The Times he is becoming increasingly concerned by the form of Everton’s Jordan Pickford.
Pickford gave away a penalty against Newcastle before saving it, but still conceded three goals.
Cascarino says he believes Pickford is too erratic and argues Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton is currently in better form.
He told The Times: “Pickford has had an indifferent season for Everton and his No 1 spot for England must be up for grabs. Burnley’s Tom Heaton — even with his mistake against Liverpool yesterday — is a much better goalkeeper at the moment.
“I would pick him for England ahead of Pickford. The Everton man is too intense. Defenders like their goalkeepers to be calm and not get too caught up in the emotion of the game, but Pickford seems so angry — he clenches his fists and goads his team.”
Cascarino went onto describe Pickford as a ‘hothead’ and also criticised his nonchalant post-game interview.
Both players are likely to be in the England squad when it is announced, and that is huge credit to Heaton.
The Burnley goalkeeper has seen off competition from Joe Hart and Nick Pope to establish himself as first choice for the Clarets.
Pickford has had a shaky season for Everton and as Cascarino points out, needs to be a bit calmer to help his side.
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