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Jordan Pickford: Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has 'total confidence' in goalkeeper

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Jordan Pickford is the England number one

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has his "total confidence".

The England international, 26, was criticised for his mistakes in the 5-2 win over Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

A poor pass from Pickford led to Fleetwood's first goal, while he later failed to save an overhead kick which was straight at him.

"I am not really focused on him, like you [the media]," said Ancelotti.

Pickford has started Everton's opening two Premier League matches - wins over Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion - as well as the EFL Cup tie.

"He started really well and did a fantastic match against Tottenham," said Ancelotti on Friday.

"He is a great goalkeeper. He has my total confidence."

Ancelotti also denied reports linking Everton with a move for Manchester United's Argentina keeper Sergio Romero.

"We are not looking for this," said the 61-year-old Italian.

Everton, who are second in the Premier League, travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday (15:00 BST kick-off).

Ancelotti sets target for Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison

Ancelotti also said he expects forwards Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison to score 20 goals each this season following the signing of Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez from Real Madrid.

Englishman, 23, Calvert-Lewin has four goals from two Premier League games and 23-year-old Brazil international Richarlison scored twice against Fleetwood, though has not netted in the league.

"James Rodriguez is going to help the strikers because he is a fantastic assist man," said Ancelotti.

"I hope he [Calvert-Lewin] can reach 20 goals because he has the quality and ability, like Richarlison.

"With James at the time in Madrid, [Cristiano} Ronaldo scored 56 goals. I am not honestly going to ask Dominic to score 56 goals, but he has to try to do his best.

"We have two fantastic strikers and behind them we have James and [Gylfi] Sigurdsson.

"I think if they do not score at least 20 goals each they can have a problem with me.

"If I play as a striker and I have behind me James, Sigurdsson, [Andre] Gomes, I can score goals - and so they have to."

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  • Comment posted by AFCDale, at 18:23 25 Sep 2020

    Well he doesn't really have much choice at the moment, Southgate on the other hand needs examining by top doctors if he continues to ignore Pope and play Pickford.

    • Reply posted by JN16, at 10:49 26 Sep 2020

      JN16 replied:
      Pope is no better than Pickford really. He has much less scrutiny playing for Burnley, doesn't have to pass the ball and frequently gets bailed out by his very deep centre backs when he palms the ball back into the penalty area. If he starts the next few games for England he'll be found out and the masses will be calling for someone else well before next summer

  • Comment posted by Tony, at 17:55 25 Sep 2020

    Pickford now reminds me of Hart after he was past his best. Hart use to get too wound up prior to kickoff and during the game. Pickford displays all the same lack of control. His form is just poor.

    • Reply posted by Davemezzblueparkend, at 23:30 25 Sep 2020

      Davemezzblueparkend replied:
      So true it hurts 🙄💙

  • Comment posted by Terry, at 17:53 25 Sep 2020

    He of course has to say that. Pickford been a car crash last 18 mths. Should be sold and really cannot be englands keeper surely

    • Reply posted by The Spin Doctor, at 18:29 25 Sep 2020

      The Spin Doctor replied:
      England's goalkeeper should be Henderson or Pope.

  • Comment posted by Lets Agree To Disagree, at 18:22 25 Sep 2020

    When will teams learn that Sunderland keepers are only good while playing for Sunderland.

    Exhibit 1: Simon Mignolet
    Exhibit 2 : Jordan Pickford

    • Reply posted by User0293225424, at 19:22 25 Sep 2020

      User0293225424 replied:
      Not just goalkeepers. Note Jordan Henderson, very average...

  • Comment posted by ned, at 18:03 25 Sep 2020

    And with that,we can guarantee that Everton fc will be announcing the signing of a new goalkeeper soon.

    • Reply posted by gravytrain, at 18:17 25 Sep 2020

      gravytrain replied:
      let's hope so!

  • Comment posted by Dreadlock Holiday, at 17:48 25 Sep 2020

    That second goal was just indescribably bad. What is he doing?

    • Reply posted by Lets Agree To Disagree, at 18:20 25 Sep 2020

      Lets Agree To Disagree replied:
      I assume you are talking about Pickford and not Kepa. :-)

  • Comment posted by me who knows you know, at 17:38 25 Sep 2020

    With that 'confidence boost' i suggest Pickford packs his bags.

    • Reply posted by Davemezzblueparkend, at 23:32 25 Sep 2020

      Davemezzblueparkend replied:
      Allegedly he tried to catch a taxi 🚕 and fumbled it 🙄

  • Comment posted by kloppo, at 18:24 25 Sep 2020

    Pickford , is not as good as he thinks , will be in Everton reserves by Xmas , Ancelotti is no mug

  • Comment posted by _Geo_Metric_, at 17:51 25 Sep 2020

    Yeah I don't think he does. Managers who have confidence in their players don't have to say that they do. He's always had the Joe Hart about him. Always fired up acting like it's going to take something special to get past him... oh it's just gone in six inches away from his 'outstretched' arms.

  • Comment posted by Fan Of Whoever Plays Man Utd, at 18:45 25 Sep 2020

    Pity Everton cannot clone a young Neville Southall.

    • Reply posted by dan, at 19:18 25 Sep 2020

      dan replied:
      Big Nev was one of the greatest ever

  • Comment posted by D1701972191160, at 18:02 25 Sep 2020

    the lack of big clubs trying to sign the no 1 for England, says it all.....

  • Comment posted by mgsmith1957, at 17:50 25 Sep 2020

    The Italian translation is "Jordan, he sleeps with the fishes"

    • Reply posted by Dreadlock Holiday, at 17:55 25 Sep 2020

      Dreadlock Holiday replied:
      😂

  • Comment posted by idontwantadisplayname, at 18:02 25 Sep 2020

    on current form, and he mean the best part of 2 years, he would struggle to get in a league two team. but ya know. keep playing him if you want. england is the more baffling, as they have pope, henderson and the rest to choose from. i'm pretty sure if everton had those, then pickford wouldn't be anywhere near the first time by now.

  • Comment posted by Rich-D, at 18:25 25 Sep 2020

    JP is no better than Kepa.....the only saving grace for Everton is he only cost 30m as opposed to 72m!

  • Comment posted by lvred, at 17:45 25 Sep 2020

    Oh dear, the "total confidence" vote...... Guess Pickford will be scouring the situations vacant column, then....

  • Comment posted by me who knows you know, at 17:55 25 Sep 2020

    Suggest he gets his Van out ready for a Move.
    Not even in the top five of English Goalies.

    • Reply posted by Davemezzblueparkend, at 23:35 25 Sep 2020

      Davemezzblueparkend replied:
      He’d miss kick it into the Bullens!

  • Comment posted by Charlie Sierra, at 18:37 25 Sep 2020

    but he's only got little arms!

  • Comment posted by njr1330, at 19:04 25 Sep 2020

    have been an Everton season-ticket holder over three decades and Pickford is one of the worst Everton goalkeepers I have ever seen.

    • Reply posted by Miler1878, at 19:17 25 Sep 2020

      Miler1878 replied:
      Shall we bring back Robles lol

  • Comment posted by User0968069846, at 18:07 25 Sep 2020

    Come on Carlo, nobody will believe that!

  • Comment posted by KF, at 18:20 25 Sep 2020

    Oh dear, the dreaded vote of confidence. Jordan, give purple bricks a call because you will soon be moving house.

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