‘Really Good’ – Pundit wowed by Everton star despite what happened in England v Brazil

BBC pundit Matt Upson praised Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for his performance during England’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil in an international friendly match. Despite the loss and conceding a goal, Pickford’s efforts were highlighted, particularly for a crucial save he made against Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.

The match, which took place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024, saw England and Everton’s number one goalkeeper, Pickford, nearly secure a clean sheet until Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored in the final 10 minutes. Pickford initially thwarted an attempt by Vinicius Jr, but the ball subsequently fell to Endrick, who capitalized on the opportunity.

Upson, providing live commentary for BBC 5 Live, remarked on the situation, stating, “My gut instinct is that he looked in an offside position. John Stones got caught, but Jordan Pickford made a really good save. Endrick just anticipated where the ball was going to be.”

Pickford’s inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the friendly games was expected, as he has been in exceptional form this season. Despite Everton’s struggles near the relegation zone, Pickford has managed to maintain a high standard of performance, achieving the second-highest number of clean sheets in the Premier League.

Everton’s defense, with Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski as part of the backline, has been notably strong, allowing one of the lowest numbers of goals in England’s top flight. Pickford’s consistent displays have been a key factor in this defensive solidity.

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