England vs Czech Republic: Tom Heaton reveals advice from goalkeeping 'hero' Gordon Banks
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England will pay tribute to goalkeeping great Gordon Banks at Wembley on Friday when Tom Heaton will return to the squad having heeded the advice given to him by the World Cup-winning "hero". Last summer's World Cup number one Jordan Pickford and Burnley's Heaton complete the group, with the latter praising Banks' performances on the field and help away from it in the build-up. "The fact he was England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper and made the iconic save, of course, 70-odd caps for England was an incredible achievement," Heaton said. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events Heaton's return to the England squad comes with arguably the first calls for him to be England's number one, thanks to Pickford's recent wobbles.
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