Tuchel confirms England no.1 goalkeeper ahead of Croatia, Spain matches

England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has confirmed that Jordan Pickford remains his number one goalkeeper.

Tuchel was responding to speculation that Pickford's place in his team was under threat.

The Everton stopper is facing tough competition from Leeds United's James Trafford ahead of their upcoming Nations League encounters.

Since being handed the starting role by Gareth Southgate prior to the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Pickford has been a mainstay for his country.

However, the recent emergence of Trafford has led to questions about whether a transition is beginning under the new coaching staff.

"No, he is. But nothing has changed. The competition is on there as well, like for the outfield players," Tuchel said.

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England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has confirmed that Jordan Pickford remains his number one goalkeeper.

Tuchel was responding to speculation that Pickford's place in his team was under threat.

The Everton stopper is facing tough competition from Leeds United's James Trafford ahead of their upcoming Nations League encounters.

Since being handed the starting role by Gareth Southgate prior to the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Pickford has been a mainstay for his country.

However, the recent emergence of Trafford has led to questions about whether a transition is beginning under the new coaching staff.

"No, he is. But nothing has changed. The competition is on there as well, like for the outfield players," Tuchel said.