Some England fans are calling for Jordan Pickford to get a knighthood after his absolutely stunning performance against Sweden in today’s World Cup quarter-final.
The Everton goalkeeper has made a series of fine saves to keep the Swedes out, with his performance key as England look set to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
The Three Lions also relied on Pickford as they went through on penalties against Colombia, and he’s quickly becoming one of the country’s heroes.
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Arguably one of the finest performers in Gareth Southgate’s side this summer in Russia, could Pickford soon become Sir Jordan?
Some fans certainly think so, with a few getting a bit carried away by today’s game and with the ‘keeper’s performance in particular.
Here’s a selection of the best tweets praising the 24-year-old, who wasn’t even the biggest name or an automatic shoe-in to be number one before this tournament, but who is now on his way to cementing legendary status for himself…
What a stretch from the little fella in goal ???
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) July 7, 2018
Jordan Pickford today #eng #worldcup ?? pic.twitter.com/HSkgwaOqhN
— Mr Geoff Peters (@mrgeoffpeters) July 7, 2018
Knight Pickford at full time!
— Vinod (@vinodMUFC) July 7, 2018
pickford has put in a shift this game someone knight that man immediately
— ? (@ampersandrei) July 7, 2018
Don't want to over-hype him, but Jordan Pickford is the greatest footballer of all time
— Mark Brus (@mbrus88) July 7, 2018
Arise Sir Pickford #hero
— Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) July 7, 2018
Sir Jordan Pickford
— ben chambers (@benchambers_13) July 7, 2018
Gigi Pickford
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) July 7, 2018
Arise, Sir Jordan Pickford
— idk what i'm doing here (@NoahWithNoArk) July 7, 2018
I will deffo sign any petition to knight Pickford at this point ?????????
— Abi ?? (@Abbie_b_) July 7, 2018