First, absolutely delighted if we start the season with Iversen & Rudd on the books.
Real competition between the ‘keepers is vital, in terms of their personal development. As it is between any position on the pitch; keeps all on their toes/progressing. Gives an acceptable level of cover for injury/loss of form.
Equal start for all in pre-season, if Rudd doesn’t start, even if it’s over the whole season, he’ll be training with an exceptionally skilled partner, will learn, develop & should become a better ‘keeper for the experience. He has already shown he is capable of improvement under Gould.
Which may result in him being even better placed to become PNE number one next season if Iversen finds his career path moved elsewhere by Leicester next season.
Short term pain……
More interested in the Euros & health and performances of certain other ‘keepers now.
Iversen isn’t “ours” for next season yet, but if he is, I think he, PNE and Rudd will all be in a better place for the experience.