Jordan Pickford is set to return to Everton training under new manager Marco Silva.
Allardyce was let go by Everton, amid fan unrest after what was an underwhelming spell in charge at Goodison Park.
However, Pickford has defended the former Toffees boss, suggesting that their form improved under his stewardship.
“I felt it was a weird one because a big change is either going to work or is not going to work straightaway and needs time,” he said.
“The form at the back end of the season was very good and I think we were a top-six side. It takes a bit of time to bed in and get used to each other but hopefully this season it is going to be a lot better.”
Pickford was, of course, away all summer with England – and his reputation has flourished.
Pickford was one of the Three Lions’ stars at the World Cup, as England made the semi-finals.
The young stopper is now due to return to Everton, as the Toffees step up their pre-season.
Pickford will make his return to Everton with Marco Silva in charge, and there is optimism for the new season ahead.
Everton’s opening Premier League match comes against Wolverhampton Wanderers in two weekends’ time.
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