Orikoru
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You mean aside from Donnarumma, Courtois, Schmeichel, Hradecky, Szczesny, Fabianski, Lloris, Neuer, Gulacsi and Patricio?
ColchesterFC
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There are several I would have over Pickford. Courtois, De Gea, Donarumma, Neuer, Lloris, Schmeichel, Patricio, Henderson, Krul, Szczęsny.
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I'll give you Schmeichel and Nauyer. The others are no better that Pickford. And his distribution is better than most.
Orikoru
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Firstly, they're all better than him but especially Donnarumma, Courtois & Lloris who are world class. Secondly, I'm kind of old school in that I like my keeper to keep the ball out of the net first and foremost. Having a good kick on him is nothing more than a bonus.
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See response above. Henderson isn't even at the tournament.
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I think we'll have to agree to disagree.
I don't want my goalkeepers being old-school. Having a keeper that can play is a bigger asset than one that is just a shot stopper.
That is why I rate Pickford over Pope for example.
Beezerk
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100%, having a keeper who can play the ball out from the defence like an outfield player is a must in the modern game.
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Orikoru
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Depends on opposition for me. In the qualifiers and against minnows, yeah absolutely. But once we get through and face Portugal, Germany, or Spain, I would rather go for a proper goalkeeper personally. Otherwise his mistake could cost us an exit.
Bdill93
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Its coming home
rudebhoy
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absolutely. refs have been incredibly lenient in this tournament so far.
Orikoru
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Yeah. But isn't it weird that the whole tournament hasn't been ruined by VAR yet? It's almost as if our officials were actually the problem all along... ?
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Ramsdale, Johnstone or Pickford, that’s it.
Even as an Everton fan I think Dean Henderson would be England’s No 1 if he was No 1 for his Club, but as the 3 above are Southgate’s options are you seriously suggesting Pickford should be dropped in favour of one of the other two?
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Strange how we moan moan about Stockley Park as well when you consider the VAR Officials for these Euros are in Switzerland.
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There isn't a keeper on your list that hasn't made a mistake in a big game.
Even Edderson and Allison make them.
I'd back Pickford to make a wonder save late in a game or save a penalty.
Shall we also talk about how many strikers miss big chances that might also cost us a win? As this is a more likely scenario than a keeper making a catastrophic mistake.
Even Edderson and Allison make them.
I'd back Pickford to make a wonder save late in a game or save a penalty.
Shall we also talk about how many strikers miss big chances that might also cost us a win? As this is a more likely scenario than a keeper making a catastrophic mistake.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Yeah I think it's a personnel problem rather than a location one.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
No, you're probably right there. Generally speaking I'd put Henderson and Pope ahead of him for the reasons I mentioned, but with them both out of the picture there is no decision to be made. My overall point stands though that I'm worried about our keeper and CB situation compared to most of the other 'better' nations. But it is what it is.
sunshine
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Courtois is no better than Pickford ?
Not sure about that...You were on my good list of posters on this football thread up until that
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In his prime yes. But not now.Courtois is no better than Pickford ?
You were on my good list of posters on this football thread up until that
williamalex1
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There's a rumour that Billy Gilmour will replace David Marshall in midfield for the England game
