England keeper nearly caused crash, court told

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, October 6, 2026

England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford faces court over a police chase in Knutsford in April after admitting to careless driving by speeding and ignoring traffic signals. The case is scheduled for a hearing in December and could result in penalty points or a driving ban, potentially impacting his playing career.

Jordan Pickford, the England and Everton goalkeeper, is due to appear in court following a police pursuit in Knutsford, Cheshire, in April. The 32-year-old was stopped after reportedly driving his blue Lamborghini Urus at speeds significantly over the limit and failing to yield at a junction, leading to a potentially dangerous situation involving other vehicles.

The incident occurred on April 14 on Princess Street and Toft Road, where PC Cecil Ricardo of Cheshire Constabulary witnessed Pickford’s vehicle ignoring give way signs and forcing two drivers to brake sharply to avoid a collision. The officer then activated his blue lights and siren in an attempt to stop the Lamborghini, which was reportedly speeding at approximately 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. After a short pursuit, Pickford pulled over.

Pickford subsequently admitted to driving without due care or attention through a written guilty plea under the Single Justice Procedure. He has requested to attend court to present his mitigation. His case has been formally adjourned with a hearing scheduled at Chester magistrates’ court on December 7.

During the traffic stop, PC Ricardo said Pickford initially did not respond to the police signals but identified himself when approached. The officer issued a traffic offence report citing the careless driving incident. The potential legal consequences could include penalty points or a driving ban, depending on the court’s evaluation of the severity of the offence.

Pickford, who has accumulated 92 caps for England and over 330 appearances for Everton, is currently on international duty. He recently started in goal for England’s 7-0 victory against Croatia and is also expected to feature in their upcoming match against the Czech Republic at Wembley.

The goalkeeper began his professional career at Sunderland, including various loan spells, and has represented England in multiple major tournaments, including the 2018, 2022, and 2026 World Cups, as well as the Euro 2020 and 2024 finals. Pickford lives near Knutsford with his wife Megan and their three children.

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