England’s Jordan Pickford to adorn number one shirt

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been given the England number one shirt for this current summer’s World Cup.

The 24-year-old showed up when he began the 2-1 inviting triumph over Nigeria on Saturday.

Director Gareth Southgate demonstrated subsequently that Pickford would begin the opening World Cup amusement against Tunisia on 18 June (19:00 BST).

“There was somewhat of an announcement with the choice of Jordan,” he said.

“His basic leadership was great, in spite of the fact that he was seldom tried.”

Stir’s Jack Butland and Burnley’s Nick Pope – alternate goalkeepers in the squad – will wear 13 and 23 individually.

Commander Harry Kane, who wears number 10 at Tottenham, is given the number nine, with Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling wearing 10.

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