Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland is happy seeing Jordan Pickford join Everton.

Kirkland worked with Pickford when the Blues new boy was on loan at Preston in 2015, and admits he was blown away by what he saw.

He told the Liverpool Echo: “This lad Jordan Pickford, he should be the England goalkeeper for the next 15 years. He's got everything, barring injuries he's got the world at his feet.

“I told Liverpool to sign him 18 months ago. He is incredible. Everton have got themselves one hell of a goalkeeper.

“Normally with keepers you can say 'well, he can get better at this or that' but he's got everything. His distribution is the best I've ever seen, his shot stopping is the best I've ever seen, his commanding of the box is great too. He would come and take everything.

“I'd sit there sometimes and think 'I wish I was that good'! He is miles better than I was at his age, trust me. He's a special, special lad."