"Although Thomas Tuchel was disappointed not to see his England side build on a three-goal lead against Wales on Thursday, he was impressed with the performance of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The Everton shot-stopper wrote his name into the history books after his clean sheet against Wales at Wembley Stadium, becoming the first England goalkeeper to go eight consecutive games without conceding a goal for the Three Lions."
"Pickford surpassed his previous joint record of seven from 2021 and Gordon Banks' run of shutouts in 1966, which was ended by Portugal's Eusebio in the World Cup semi-final that year. The 31-year-old has maintained his role as England's number one since the 2018 World Cup, despite several goalkeepers hoping to challenge him for the role over the past few seasons."
Jordan Pickford set a new England record by keeping eight consecutive clean sheets, surpassing his previous joint record of seven from 2021 and outdoing Gordon Banks' 1966 shutout sequence that ended against Portugal's Eusebio. The 31-year-old Everton goalkeeper has been England's number one since the 2018 World Cup despite challenges from Aaron Ramsdale, Nick Pope, Dean Henderson and Sam Johnstone. Pickford's form has fortified a resolute defence and helped England move closer to qualification for the 2026 World Cup. A victory in Riga, combined with Serbia's recent loss, would secure England's place. England carry strong recent away form into the match.
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