Sunderland's Pickford pulls out of England Under-21 squad
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Sunderland's promising goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has pulled out of the England U21 squad this week due to a slight thigh strain.
Pickford sustained the thigh strain in the 1-1 draw at Southampton and will remain on Wearside as a precaution.
The Young Lions take on Norway next Tuesday at Colchester United’s Community Stadium.