Jordan Pickford creates England history as he achieves feat no player has ever managed

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Jordan Pickford made England history on Thursday night as he kept yet another clean sheet between the sticks. The Three Lions dismantled neighbours Wales at Wembley Stadium, with three first-half goals securing a 3-0 win. It marked a sixth win in seven since Thomas Tuchel‘s appointment as manager, with every one of those coming without conceding. The one defeat of the German’s reign so far came in a 3-1 loss to Senegal, in which Dean Henderson started in goal.Pickford has played the full 90 minutes in the other six games, keeping a clean sheet in all of those appearances. That is an incredible streak, which actually extends even further, as he managed a shutout against Ireland and Greece in November 2024. Those came under interim boss Lee Carsley and after continuing his flawless form under Tuchel, he’s made history. Pickford has now become the first-ever goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in eight consecutive 90-minute appearances for England.The record was previously held by the legendary Gordon Banks, with the last game of his record coming in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final.It is the latest of multiple records that the England No.1 holds, as he continues to hold down his regular starting spot.Henderson has been in superb form in the Premier League for Crystal Palace, but it’s the Everton shot-stopper who keeps his title. Man City’s James Trafford is also in the squad, however, Pickford is Tuchel’s first choice, with his performances proving why.Pickford has now kept a clean sheet in eight consecutive games for EnglandGettyPickford's record-setting streakGreece 0-3 England – November 2024 England 5-0 Ireland – November 2024England 2-0 Albania – March 2025 England 3-0 Latvia – March 2025 Andorra 0-1 England – June 2025 England 2-0 Andorra – September 2025 Serbia 0-5 England – September 2025 England 3-0 Wales – October 2025Smells like team spiritEngland won against Wales on Thursday thanks to goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka. Pickford only had to make two saves in a game that the visitors failed to cause too many problems. And the final goalscorer, Saka, laid out why the Three Lions continue to be so dominant under Tuchel’s tutelage, with their control of fixtures having a huge impact on keeping clean sheets.Saka said post-match: “I feel like we’re a team with a lot of spirit. I can see what the manager is building. “You can see the healthy competition he is creating. Every time we train and play, everyone gives their best.“We are building something good, and it is exciting to be part of it. I feel we’re progressing and going in the right direction under him.”Pickford and England have been thriving under Tuchel’s leadershipGettyWhen can Pickford extend his streak? Pickford will have the chance to make it nine consecutive clean sheets for England on Tuesday, October 14. The Three Lions will be travelling to face Latvia in a World Cup 2026 qualifier, live on talkSPORT. Should the Everton goalkeeper start again, there’s a real chance that he’ll be extending his history-marking streak. The only previous meeting between the two countries came back in March, when England won 3-0. Latvia only managed three shots compared to the host’s 27 at Wembley in what was Tuchel’s second game in charge. You will be able to follow all the action live on talkSPORT, with commentary coming from Jim Proudfoot and former England captain Stuart Pearce.To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.