Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has hailed the form this season of England rival Aaron Ramsdale this season.
The 28-year-old heads into the upcoming international break on the back of helping to keep Everton in the Premier League.
While Pickford remains the favourite to retain the number one jersey, especially following Everton's thrilling survival, his position will come under threat from Arsenal's Ramsdale.
The 24-year-old enjoyed an impressive first campaign at the Emirates Stadium and picked up his maiden England cap in the 10-0 win over San Marino in November.
"Rams has had a really good season, first season at Arsenal and he's been unbelievable," Pickford said.
"But for me it's always concentrating on yourself as well. I know I've got to be at my best every day in training, because you're always going to have that competition, for England and at club level as well.
"You've always got to keep pushing yourself, and keep setting yourself targets, and become better and get better.
"You want other people playing well, you want other people pushing, so I think when we're training together, we're pushing each other every day to get better and better. When you've got three lads, pushing each other to be the best, it sets you up to do well.
"I think since I've been in the system with England, there's always been good competition. I remember my first camp, I was in here with Harty (Joe Hart) and Jack (Butland) as well. There's always been competition, I think there always will be competition.
"Yeah, Nick (Pope) and Rams have had two very good seasons, and provide very good competition for me."
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