FORMER England goalkeeper David James says Jordan Pickford has defied his critics with composed performances that have been crucial in reaching the last eight of Euro 2020.

Pickford’s mentality has often come into question but the Everton stopper has been in fine form in this tournament, keeping four straight clean sheets.

“I think he’s been fabulous,” James said today. “It makes me laugh that people are talking about mistakes in the Premier League back in December and August.