Jordan Pickford discusses being benched for England matches against Spain and Czech Republic

Jordan Pickford addressed his exclusion from the England starting line-up for the Nations League matches against Spain and the Czech Republic. Manager Thomas Tuchel opted for James Trafford, stating he wanted to provide competition after the World Cup. Pickford emphasized his commitment to improving and noted that healthy competition has existed among goalkeepers for years. With 91 caps, he aims for a total of 100, focusing on his development and performance. Pickford expects to return to the starting position against Croatia in the next match, emphasizing the need for clarity in goal as a major tournament approaches.

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