Jordan Pickford's former teacher recalls goalkeeper's determination
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Jordan Pickford's former PE teacher Jim Welch says the England goalkeeper was 'determined' to become a footballer from a young age.
Jordan Pickford's former PE teacher and mentor, Jim Welch, has recalled the England goalkeeper's early determination to succeed in football. Welch described Pickford as 'determined' to become a professional footballer, highlighting the drive that helped him reach the top.
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