Jordan Pickford explains what went through his mind before 'miracle' save from Cesar Azpilicueta for Everton

Jordan Pickford is refusing to dwell on his sensational save from Cesar Azpilicueta - insisting the last five games of Everton's season are his priority.

Pickford's lightning-quick reactions and intelligent footwork drew praise after he pulled off the seemingly impossible against Chelsea last Sunday. Everton goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly went so far as to describe the stop as "miraculous" while some have compared it to Gordon Banks' iconic save from Pele for England in the 1970 World Cup.

Pickford is admittedly "really happy" with the save but believes it will only have a place in Goodison folklore if the club can secure Premier League survival.

Pickford produced one of the most impressive displays of his Everton career as the club held on to beat Chelsea 1-0 last weekend. It was a crucial result that meant the Blues maintained control of their Premier League fate and pulled them within two points of safety.

The 28-year-old was integral to the victory, making two outstanding saves in the minutes following Richarlison's second-half goal. The second was an instinctive, point-blank stop from Antonio Rudiger after the defender found space at the back post from a corner. That corner had followed Pickford's impressive save from Chelsea captain Azpilicueta, who had the goal gaping after he had committed to a Mason Mount effort that struck both posts.

Speaking ahead of Everton's trip to Leicester City, Pickford said the importance of the save will only become clear after the season has concluded.

He said: "It's always nice to have that legacy of a save but, for me, I'm a team player, a club player, and it's all about staying up. So when we look back, we have got five games, we need to focus on each individual game, but when