EVERTON called out ITV pundit Lee Dixon after the former Arsenal star questioned why Jordan Pickford has not moved to a “bigger club” during the World Cup qualifier between England and Latvia.
The 61-year-old joined Sam Matterface on commentary for the clash in Riga on Tuesday.
And midway through the match, he questioned why Pickford still plays for Everton despite his exploits for the national team.
Dixon suggested that he should move to a “bigger club” – which sparked an immediate response from the Toffees.
The official club account shared a post on X which read: “9 top-flight titles, 5 FA Cups, 1 European title, one of football’s most passionate fanbases, a world-class new stadium.
“Everton FC – a big club: past, present & future, @LeeDixon2.”
Fans were quick to react, with one person commenting: “Only those beneath us try to bring us down.”
Another said: “It was a ridiculous comment to make.”
A third wrote: “Hilarious listening to Lee Dixon say why hasn’t Pickford moved to one of the ‘bigger clubs’. The same fella who’s been hammering him every time he plays for England.”
While a fourth added: “Nice for Lee Dixon to finally give Pickford some praise… Just a shame it came in the same breath as basically saying he should leave.”
Pickford has made 329 appearances for Everton since joining from Sunderland in 2017, establishing himself as a crucial player.
His appearance against Latvia was his 80th cap for England.
The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet as the Three Lions cruised to a 5-0 win.
As a result they qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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