ENGLAND cannot win Euro 2024 with Jordan Pickford, claims former Premier League star Dietmar Hamann.
Pickford has been England’s No1 for several years and is set to break the record for most appearances made by an England goalkeeper at major tournaments.
And although former Liverpool star Hamann believes Pickford is a good goalkeeper, he thinks the keeper’s temperament could let England down.
Hamann said on the In The Zone podcast: “My worry would be Jordan Pickford.
“He’s a good keeper, but I think his temperament lets him down at times.
“In a tournament when you might play seven games, there will be setbacks – you need a keeper who calms his team-mates down.
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“I think Pickford does the opposite and this is where I’ve got my worries and question marks. I don’t think England win a big title with Pickford.”
Pickford, 30, has been ever present since Gareth Southgate took charge and has won 61 caps for the Three Lions.
He was the hero in the World Cup penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia in 2018 and has not missed a major tournament game under Southgate.
Former England No1 Joe Hart was full of praise for Pickford, suggesting he is “loved” by fans for his “exceptional” performances.
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Hart said: “It’s about trust. Jordan’s been exceptional for England, he really has.
“I could go into the technicalities and things but the biggest compliment that could be paid is that the England manager trusts him, the England team trust him.
“As a goalkeeper, that’s an incredible feeling and it’s one that’s not given out easily, it really isn’t.
“If you look at the top keepers who have won things over the years, they have always been trusted by their team-mates.
“And Jordan is trusted by the fans as well, which is important for this England team. You want to feel liked, you want to feel loved. And I think he fully deserves that label.”
Meet England’s Euro 2024 Wags
England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)
The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)
The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)
Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)
England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.
Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)
Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)
Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)
The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
Read more about the Wags who will be supporting England at Euro 2024 here
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
