‘IF EVERTON GO DOWN’: MICAH RICHARDS MAKES ‘100%’ CLAIM ABOUT £100,000-A-WEEK NEWCASTLE PLAYER
Micah Richards has said that Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope could replace Jordan Pickford of Everton as the number one between the sticks for England at the Euro 2024 finals.
Everton star Jordan Pickford is one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League and is the number one for England at the moment
However, Nick Pope has grown in stature, and his performances for Newcastle United mean that the £100,0000-a-week (SalarySport) goalkeeper is very much an important member of the current England squad.
Micah Richards on Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope
Former Manchester City star and BBC Sport pundit Micah Richards has noted that Pickford could get relegated with Everton at the end of the season.
The pundit believes that Pope could become the first-choice goalkeeper for England by the time the Euro 2024 finals kick off.
Richards said about Pope on The Rest is Football podcast: “He will be number one in the Euros at the end of the season.
“Pope will be the number one.
“If Everton go down and he loses confidence, he (Pickford) could (lose his place).”
Nick Pope a big player for Newcastle United and England
In our view, Nick Pope is a big player for Newcastle United and England.
The 31-year-old is at the top of his game at the moment and plays
consistently well.
Pope is very good under pressure, makes good saves, commands his area well, and communicates well with his teammates.
While the England international is not one of the best at playing out from the back, he is not bad at it and could do a good job.
Pope is playing in the UEFA Champions League with Newcastle.
That should help him get more experience playing against elite teams and help him at the international level with England.
