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Blackburn title winner Sutton questions Pickford England place

Former Blackburn and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton believes Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford could miss out on England's Euro2020 squad.

The 25-year-old played at the World Cup for England, but he has made a number of errors this season, including in Saturday's win over Crystal Palace.

"Pickford has not played well enough," said Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live.

"Henderson, Pope and [Ben] Foster have all been better than Pickford.

"If you want to win the Euros, you play the most confident goalkeeper, the best goalkeeper,

"Pickford played well at the World Cup but, in the here and now, if you compare him to other goalkeepers, the truth is he hasn't been as good as Henderson or Pope.

"He's so good with his feet but if he's fragile or not showing the confidence that Henderson's done then surely you pick the goalkeeper in form, the one who's made the most saves and been the most consistent.

"Pickford's club form has been really erratic and Gareth has a dilemma."

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