Jordan Pickford to face no further action after Virgil van Dijk challenge

Everton keeper Jordan Pickford challenges Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk (Peter Byrne/PA)

Everton keeper Jordan Pickford will face no further action over the challenge which left Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk facing knee surgery.

The PA news agency understands the England international will escape punishment as the incident during Saturday’s 2-2 derby draw at Goodison Park was seen by the match officials.