Everton news: Jordan Pickford praised by former team-mate Conor Coady

Former Everton defender Conor Coady says Jordan Pickford "is mad" but "you can rely on him no matter what" to produce a performance.

Coady has played with Everton's number one at club and international level and added he is "a world-class keeper" because of his rounded performance.

Pickford went the right way to deny Switzerland and Manchester City centre-back Manuel Akanji, as England netted five perfect penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-final shootout on Saturday.

"He gets a lot of criticism but he is just fantastic," said Coady on the Football Daily at the Euros podcast.

"I love everything about his process because he sticks to it after doing his homework and putting it on his bottle. That is why he comes up trumps and saves penalties.

"It requires research to be a top goalkeeper and penalty-saver and he does all of that.

"I have been lucky enough to play in front of him and you know you can rely on him no matter what and that is a big thing for outfield players.

"He can get you out of jail and I love him to bits.

"His England career has been majestic and I am over the moon for him."