Everton's Jordan Pickford says Anfield error never dented his confidence
Wednesday 30 January 2019 13:37, UK
Jordan Pickford says last month's blunder at Anfield had never dented his confidence after his match-winning display for Everton at Huddersfield.
The England goalkeeper's stoppage-time error in December's Merseyside derby gifted Liverpool all three points, but he proved the difference in his side's 1-0 win at the John Smith's Stadium on Tuesday.
Pickford produced two superb saves to help 10-man Everton preserve their slender lead after Richarlison's early goal and Lucas Digne's second-half dismissal.
When asked if it had been a testing time since his gaffe against Liverpool, Pickford said: "No not really. It doesn't affect me stuff like that.
"I know if I've done good or bad in games and I'm mentally strong. It's probably the strongest thing in my armoury.
"It doesn't affect me. I just put on performances and try my best every game."
Pickford said that he was now focused on helping Everton secure three more points against Wolves at home on Saturday.
"The Premier League is a tough league, everyone knows that and it's all about getting back-to-back wins and going on a run," he added.
"We've been too inconsistent this season. We need to get that consistency level up and start by carrying on this Saturday."
