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Jordan Pickford put on notice as Everton star told his spot is wanted – ‘We’re all men’

Jordan Pickford has been sent a warning from a fellow Premier League star ahead of Everton's return to action against Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday

By Connor O'Neill · Liverpool Echo

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:51 AM

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James Trafford has declared his intention to take Jordan Pickford's spot as England's primary goalkeeper.
Trafford started Nations League matches against Spain and the Czech Republic while Pickford was benched.
Pickford was restored to England's lineup for subsequent matches, including a 7-0 victory against Croatia.

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James Trafford has publicly stated his ambition to displace Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as England's first-choice option under manager Thomas Tuchel. Trafford started England's Nations League fixtures against Spain and the Czech Republic after Pickford was briefly benched, marking rare competition for Pickford after eight years as the national team's primary goalkeeper.

Pickford returned to the starting lineup for subsequent fixtures, including a 7-0 win over Croatia. Addressing the situation, Pickford emphasized that he is focusing on personal improvement and supporting the team, while Trafford noted that competing for the starting role is purely professional.

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Jordan Pickford put on notice as Everton star told his spot is wanted – ‘We’re all men’

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