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Adam Jones

Carlo Ancelotti makes Jordan Pickford declaration and reveals Liverpool talks after Everton win

Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on Jordan Pickford after his brilliant performance in Everton's 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield.

The Blues got their first victory across Stanley Park since 1999 thanks to an early strike from Richarlison and a penalty from Gylfi Sigurdsson in the second half.

Those three points drew Everton level on points with Liverpool in the Premier League table with a game in hand on their nearest rivals.

The Blues defence in particular was fantastic throughout, with Pickford making some important and world class saves to keep the ball out of the back of his net.

After being scrutinised for mistakes this season, and having been under the microscope following October's Merseyside derby, the England No.1 was on top form at Anfield.

And his manager was full of praise for him after the final whistle.

He told his post-match press conference: "This is Pickford, the Pickford everyone knows.

"Confident in the goal, secure in the goal, intelligent in the goal.

"I think we talked about this [previous game against Liverpool] before the game. He was confident, he wanted to play.

"He showed his confidence on the pitch, he did really well. He was secure in goal.

"It was a really good performance."

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