Everton's Jordan Pickford pleads guilty to careless driving

Jordan Pickford, a 32-year-old goalkeeper for Everton and the England national team, pleaded guilty to careless driving following an incident on April 14, 2026, in Knutsford, Cheshire. While driving his £200,000 Lamborghini, Pickford failed to obey a give-way sign, which forced two other motorists to brake sharply to avoid a collision.

After the incident, he accelerated away from the scene but was later stopped by police. Although no collision occurred, prosecutors indicated that his driving created a dangerous situation for other road users.

Pickford has been charged with driving without due care or attention and is expected to appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on December 7 for the next stage of the case, which will determine his punishment. He has made 336 appearances for Everton and has earned 92 caps for England, solidifying his role as the national team's first-choice goalkeeper.