Former Premier League goalkeeper Rob Green says Everton No1 Jordan Pickford has improved over the past year.

A string of saves in the last few games of the season proved to be vital as the Toffees survived relegation and kept their place in the Premier League.

Pickford's strong displays can not only be a benefit for the Toffees according to Green, but also the Three Lions in what will be a tough World Cup group as the team looks to do one better than their losing effort in the final of Euro 2020.

“Yeah, more positive and more clearer and calmer-minded as well," Green said on Channel 4 before England's 1-0 defeat to Hungary on Saturday. “I think that's critical for Jordan Pickford and the way that he plays. Looking at some of the saves he made this season, big, big saves for Everton.

“He has a temptation to want to get involved in the team, to get excited. [Not doing] That in turn leads to a better technique and clearer mind. You can see that he's set, ready to make save.

"He's not tempted to get involved with the play, that's where mistakes come. You don't want to start second guessing your team-mates. He's focusing on doing his job and from that comes a better technique.

“Some big performances from him and they'll need him again with the World Cup coming."