England legend Peter Shilton has been impressed by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

Pickford was handed his first full England international call for the World Cup qualifiers with Malta and Slovakia but had to withdraw with a hamstring injury.

But Shilton has already seen plenty that he likes in the young Everton goalkeeper.

“I see something of myself in Pickford, in particular the way he directs from the back," said Shilton in his Daily Mail column.

“I always felt it helps to be vocal. You are in a position to see the picture in front of you and I see him shouting and calling and generally looking in charge.

“He has confidence and agility, a developing technique, and I think he is ready to take that step up and hopefully prove me right. I like what I see."