In Jordan Pickford, Everton have signed a “world-class” shot-stopper with “outrageously good” distribution.
That’s the opinion of former Republic of Ireland international Alan Kelly, the goalkeeper coach who trained and mentored Everton’s new Club-record signing during their time together at Preston North End.
Kelly, who won 34 senior caps for his country, is part of the backroom staff at Deepdale, where Pickford won countless plaudits during a loan spell in the first half of the 2015/16 season.
Kelly has offered some fascinating insight on Everton’s latest recruit, who he believes is an all-round brilliant goalkeeper.