Two of Englands best goalkeepers will face off as Arsenal host Everton on the last day of the Premier League season, and David James believes Jordan Pickford should remain number one for the Three Lions, for now.Gunners shot-stopper Aaron Ramsdale is one of Pickfords chief challengers for the England jersey, though the two have had mixed fortunes as the league season comes to a close on Sunday.Pickford has been in tremendous form for Everton as
Jerry Kramer Jersey they steered clear of relegation, confirming their top-flight status for another year with a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on Thursday.Ramsdale and Arsenal look to have mi sed out on a Champions League place after recent defeats to Tottenham and Newcastle United, with Mikel Artetas side needing to beat Everton while hoping Norwichget the better of Spurs on the final day.Speaking to Stats Perform, former Liverpool and England goalkeeper James said
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JJ Molson Jersey the league, but thats never going to be the reality.I think what Jordan Pickfords done for England has been exceptional. Absolutely exceptional. Its not a case of not letting us down, he has been exceptional.James says Ramsdale would have to seize any chance that comes his way with England.If hes to perform at the level that hes been performing for Arsenal for England, then Gareth has a question ofactually now do I look at the overall picture?, James said.Only five goalkeepers have made more saves than Pickfords 117 in the Premier League this season, though he is 15th for save percentage (66.67), while Ramsdale is ninth (70.08).In terms of expected goals on target (xGOT), Pickford has actually let in 0.9 more than expected, while Ramsdale has prevented
Green Bay Packers Hats 0.6 in that respect, though this is quite a way down from where it was heading into the last international break in late March (3.3).James expects Pickford to remain Englands number one ahead of the World Cup later this year, barring a dip in form that could prompt a change ofheart fromSouthgate.If he looks at the quality of the goalkeeper and how much they positively influence Englands performances, he may see a time to change, James said.But at the moment, Jordan Pickford
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