These 3 Sunderland players would walk into Bentiez’ Newcastle side

Jordan Pickford

Photo: Mark Leech

Photo: Mark Leech

Benitez brought Belgian Under-21 international Matz Sels to St James’ Park in the summer, but the young shot-stopper has not made the most convincing of starts to his Newcastle career.

He was heavily criticised for his role in Aston Villa’s equaliser against the Toon a few weeks ago, and Karl Darlow replaced him prior to the international break.

However, one keeper who has been praised repeatedly at the start of the season is Jordan Pickford.

Despite being part of a side that has conceded 13 goals already this season, the 22-year-old has performed admirably in the Sunderland goal, and was particularly good in their narrow defeat to Tottenham last month.

Rewarded with a call-up to the England squad this week, Pickford is an excellent shot-stopper who has a bright future in the game.

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One response to “These 3 Sunderland players would walk into Bentiez’ Newcastle side”

  1. alan says:
    12th October 2016 at 8:57 pm

    If we’re playing the injured players class as selectable game then pickford would be behind elliot and krul. Defoe of course but only this year before his retirement in the summer at 35. Larsson won’t even get in to sunderlands team when fit so think that’s a none starter too. Good article though, cheers!