England goalkeeping coach says Pickford can improve technique

Pickford was benched for Everton’s Premier League game with Newcastle United this month following some erratic performances but England manager Gareth Southgate said that the 26-year-old is without a serious challenger in the national team.

Margetson highlighted a save Pickford made to deny Dele Alli in Everton’s league opener at Tottenham Hotspur and said during a show on Sky Sports earlier this week that the player was making life difficult for himself.

“If you look at his final set position, he’s got virtually a 90-degree knee bend, which then makes his hands too low,” Margetson told Sky Sports.

“If he starts with his hands a bit higher, then that save becomes easier.