Former Everton goalkeeper Nigel Martyn has advised Jordan Pickford to simplify things after arriving at Goodison Park this summer.
In an interview with Bwin, the former Everton star was asked about Jordan signing from Sunderland in the last window, and the youngster’s prospects for the future.
“He needs to simplify his job as much as possible as he’s got all the talent there, he’s got all the attributes, he’s a big lad, he slides well, he covers the ball well, his distribution is amazing and the decision-making will improve as all goalkeepers get better as they get older.”
Pickford’s arrival at Everton this summer smashed the record for a British goalkeeper, but with Ronald Koeman’s side’s early season woes it’s not been the best of starts for the player with his new club. The Toffee’s finally got back to winning ways against Bournemouth on Saturday, but it took a late winner to pick up all three points.
However, it’s expected the 23 year old will one of the challengers for Joe Hart’s England No.1 jersey ahead of next year’s World Cup in Russia.
Pickford is seen by many as the eventual successor to the West Ham loanee, despite the competition from the likes of Jack Butland, Fraser Forster and Ben Foster.
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