After a major Jordan Pickford admission, Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale is set to take on a new England role.

After a major Jordan Pickford admission, Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale is set to take on a new England role.

Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal may be set for a new role in the England national team setup after fellow goalkeeper Jordan Pickford admitted his position could be threatened. Gareth Southgate’s current No. 1 is Everton’s shot-stopper, but circumstances may force him to change his mind.

Ramsdale has had his chance in the Three Lions jersey, but has yet to dethrone his countryman as the first choice with the gloves. Despite the fact that the 24-year-old has impressed for the Gunners, assisting in their transformation into title contenders.

“I’ve always said he’s been exceptional since the day we signed him,” Mikel Arteta said of his goalkeeper last year. “Not only on the pitch, but what he brought to the building, to the club, outside with his character and personality, and that’s the type of people we want to bring to the club.”

Ramsdale has consistently performed well enough to earn calls to the England squad, but he has yet to establish himself as the first choice goalkeeper. Pickford, his rival, has admitted that if he and his Everton team are relegated from the Premier League this season, he may lose the job soon.

“I’ve just gotta focus on myself,” the former Sunderland man said ahead of England’s match with Ukraine on Sunday. “Aaron is having a top season at Arsenal, going for the title, while Newcastle [and Tom Pope] are fifth, so they could be in the Champions League as well.

“It’s important that Everton stay in the Premier League. It’s the top league to be in, so I’ve got to put my focus on that. I can only think about being the best I can be. We’ve got a good set of lads with England. It’s like a keepers’ union – and I like seeing them all doing well.

“It’s nice to see the trust the manager has put in me, but my form over the last three years has been really good.”

It remains to be seen if the opportunity will be handed to Ramsdale to earn the shirt for himself once again, however his performances for Arsenal certainly won’t do his chances any harm, while the rest is down to the chances he is presented with.

After a major Jordan Pickford admission, Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale is set to take on a new England role.