"As a youngster, Pickford would always watch the World Cup, with his favourite memory growing up something of a telling one for those who have followed the Three Lions through thick and thin. It wasn't a successful moment, but was amazing at the time, Pickford tells FourFourTwo. The Frank Lampard goal that wasn't given against Germany... Then what followed was a huge disappointment."
"Those moments you create as a team, you can see what it means to fans inside the stadiums, and to fans back home. You're making memories, making your country proud."
"The pressure is on every time you wear an England shirt, but... Pickford has now got used to being part of these moments."
Jordan Pickford is preparing for his fifth major tournament as England's goalkeeper. He has a significant number of tournament appearances, second only to Harry Kane. Pickford's journey began as a fan, with memorable moments like the disallowed Frank Lampard goal against Germany. He emphasizes the importance of creating memories for fans and aims to help England overcome a 60-year trophy drought. Despite past disappointments in major tournaments, Pickford remains focused on the pressure of representing his country.
Read at www.fourfourtwo.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]