Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford says things can only get better
Sunday 20 November 2016 13:25, UK
Jordan Pickford has insisted he will only get better as he attempts to establish himself as a top-class goalkeeper.
The 22-year-old secured his first Premier League clean sheet at the 12th time of asking in Sunderland's 3-0 win over Hull on Saturday.
Pickford produced three fine saves to underline the quality which saw him called up to the senior England squad last week and he is confident there is more to come.
"I always say to myself every level I have been on, the more games I play, the better I'll get," Pickford said.
"I'm a keeper, I'm young, but I believe I am good enough as well, so I have just got to keep working hard in training and hopefully keep putting the performances in on a Saturday."
Manager David Moyes has been delighted with Pickford's efforts, his displays more then compensating for the absence of the injured Vito Mannone - who has been out since August after tearing elbow ligaments.
"I thought he (Pickford) was just average today, just what I expect, really, from him. That gives you an idea," Moyes said.
"Some of the saves he has made in the last two games have been unbelievable, it really is unbelievable, the last two games.
"We have needed him, honestly. We have needed him today as much as we have needed the two centre-forwards.
"If he keeps growing and doing the things he should do, living right, working in the gym, keeping his diet right, I think there's a top goalkeeper in there, I really do."
Mannone made his comeback for the U23 side in the Football League trophy against Notts County earlier this month.
