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​Pickford credits Everton form for England performance

Jordan Pickford believes that his excellent form with Everton is the reason why he was able to excel for England.

Pickford was in fine form as England claimed a 4-0 win over Bulgaria in a crucial Euro 2020 qualifier.

The 25-year-old kept a clean sheet and made crucial saves when the came was still close.

"It is brilliant coming away when we've been doing well for Everton," Pickford told Everton's website.

"Everything for me starts with Everton and doing everything well for my club. The rest takes care of itself. Then with England, the competition is great and it is a group of top-quality lads and players.

"I closed the angle off well and trusted myself to make the save [from Wanderson]. It was a decent save – but a training ground save, one you should make. But it kept us at 1-0 then we went up the other end and scored straight away."

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