Man Utd great Schmeichel: England haven't had quality No1 since Arsenal legend Seaman

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13 Oct 2020 • 9:24 PM MYT
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Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel says England haven't had a top class goalkeeper since Arsenal legend David Seaman.

Joe Hart, Paul Robinson, David James and Rob Green have all held the gloves at various points since Seaman retired.

The Dane told The Times: "What you're talking about here is three goalkeepers: one [Pickford] has played for England for three years and made mistakes in the Premier League — those are your words — one [Henderson] is not playing at all, played last season for Sheffield United, you know; and the other [Pope] plays for Burnley, who are rock-bottom of the Premier League."

Asked which of the three he would choose, Schmeichel replied: "When was the last time England had a No 1?

"Joe Hart is still playing. Why is he not the No 1? Hart is only 33 years old. He's probably in his prime. The question, for me, would probably be answered with David Seaman. He's probably the last No 1 you had."