He’s one of our own and Jordan Pickford is preparing for the next saga in his incredible football journey.
The Washington lad joined Sunderland’s academy when he was eight years old and now he’s ready to represent England as its first choice keeper in the World Cup Round of 16 game.
The Three Lions are up against one of the host nations Mexico in the early hours of July 6 and we’re right behind the team, especially the keeper from Wearside.
Have a look through our memories of him which stretch from his days as a keen cricketer in 2009 to his England journey in more recent years.
9. A cricket hopeful in 2009
Jordan is pictured on the right in the back row when he played for Washington Raiders U15's cricket team in 2009. | se
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