Jordan Pickford wants to win silverware and does not believe playing for Everton has to be a barrier to that dream. The 31-year-old has lived two different careers over recent seasons, leading England to the brink of glory on the international stage while fighting gruelling relegation battles with the Blues at home.

Yet he has not been tempted by the allure of European football and greater opportunities to taste club success elsewhere despite his growing reputation on the world stage.

He has found happiness on Merseyside and believes helping the club win a trophy for the first time since 1995 would be the perfect way to repay Everton for the loyalty the club and its fanbase has shown to him.

Through the years of on and off the pitch chaos at Everton two things have remained constant -...