PICKFORD SIGNS NEW EVERTON DEAL

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a new contract at the Toffees until 2024, ending speculation he could be leaving Goodison Park.

Everton have just announced the news on their official Twitter:

Pickford has insisted that he aims to one day have "legend" status at Goodison Park and has gone the right way by signing a contract extension.

The goalkeeper has become England's number one 'keeper, having an excellent individual World Cup with the Three Lions.

"When I made the move last year (from Sunderland) I thought Everton would be a great club to come to and the right step in my career," Pickford told Everton's official website.

"Getting the opportunity to become England's No. 1 was down to being at Everton, I believe, and being able to put in solid performances week in and week out.

"Coming to Everton, a massive club with a massive history and seeing how passionate and determined the fans are, it's inspired me to perform week in and week out and it's moved my career on, without question.

"I want to play as many games as I can for the Club. That is my goal now. Hopefully I can continue to progress, become a better goalkeeper each and every day and keep that England No. 1 shirt as well. That's another aim.

"This is a great club for me and, hopefully, we can get the success for the fans to earn the right to be a legend at Everton one day, each and every one of us."