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Published 01 October 2024 2 min read
England Men's Senior Team

Pickford on Black History Month: 'We will always aim to help each other'

Written by:

Adam Drury

The England goalkeeper reflects on the Three Lions' efforts to promote diversity in football but knows there is still work to do

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Jordan Pickford is proud of the way England have championed diversity over the last few years but says more progress can still be made.

As Black History Month 2024 begins with its theme of 'Reclaiming Narratives', the Three Lions stopper is determined that they continue to set an example for welcoming people from all backgrounds.

He said: "I think we've been very good at it. Not just us, but the Premier League and other nations, it's definitely got better over the last few years.

"We've set our stall out in the England setups I've been involved in and we'll continue to do that. We've been very open with it.

"We have to make sure that continues to progress. We've shown the world what we stand for when we wear the England badge but we know there is work to do and we will continue to aim for everybody to be treated correctly."

Pickford believes observing Black History Month is crucial in raising awareness of the issues still faced in society.

He said: "It's a really important thing. We want everybody to feel comfortable and happy in their lives.

"Within football and within this squad specifically, we've all come from different cultures and backgrounds. We're proud of that and I hope we all come together as one.

"We will always aim to help each other."