Premier League club call out ITV pundit Lee Dixon for comment about England star on live TV

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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.GettyLee Dixon has been criticised by Everton for his comments on Jordan Pickford[/caption]GettyDixon questioned why Pickford has not moved to a ‘bigger club’[/caption]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.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPickford 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.