Jordan Pickford might lose his England place as Thomas Tuchel is reportedly a 'huge admirer' of a rival Premier League goalkeeper.
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Pickford has been the No.1 since the 2018 World CupTuchel wants more competition for the Everton keeperHas set sights on Dean Henderson & James TraffordFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Pickford’s longstanding position as England’s number one may soon be in jeopardy as Tuchel is considering alternative options. The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss likes Dean Henderson and James Trafford and could be set to give them a chance to prove themselves between the sticks for the Three Lions.
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Crystal Palace’s Henderson is one of the main candidates to replace Pickford, having enjoyed a standout season that culminated in an FA Cup triumph last weekend. In terms of clean sheets, only Brentford’s David Raya and Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels managed more than Henderson’s 11, a figure matched only by Pickford.
Trafford, on the other hand, is viewed as a long-term prospect but could receive opportunities sooner than expected. The 21-year-old played a vital role in Burnley’s immediate return to the top flight and was a star performer for England’s Under-21 side during their European Championship success.
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Since making his debut for England in 2017, Pickford has featured regularly between the sticks for the Three Lions. He has amassed 75 international caps, and that total puts him level with Joe Hart and David Seaman for second-most England appearances by a goalkeeper, trailing only Peter Shilton’s record of 125.
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England will return to action next month with two fixtures that may offer Tuchel a platform to trial new options. The team is set to face Andorra in Barcelona for a qualifier, followed by a friendly match at home against Senegal.