Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has revealed that he encouraged the Reds to sign Jordan Pickford years before he was picked up by rivals Everton.
As reported by the Liverpool Echo, Kirkland recalls his time at Preston North End back in 2015.
Kirkland signed a one-year deal with the club and was at Deepdale while Pickford was there on loan.
I was raving about him to the Liverpool staff, saying ‘this lad is the best I’ve worked with’. I told them he is going to be something special – but not many people take notice of me to be honest!
Unfortunately they didn’t get him and Everton have got, for me, a steal even at £30million.
After catching the eye at Bradford, Sunderland sent the player to Preston to continue his development.
He would continue to impress and made his way into the Sunderland first-team, which is what prompted Everton to make their move for the player.
Pickford has found his name in the headlines after playing a key role in England’s dramatic penalty shootout against Colombia on Tuesday night.
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