Pickford or Trafford? The battle to be England's number one is now on
Summary
England's national soccer team is seeing competition for the starting goalkeeper spot between Jordan Pickford and James Trafford. Trafford recently made his competitive debut and impressed during a Nations League game against Spain, signaling a potential shift in England's future number one goalkeeper.Key Facts
- Jordan Pickford has been England's main goalkeeper since 2017 and holds the record for most World Cup appearances for England.
- James Trafford made his competitive England debut in a 3-2 loss to Spain in the Nations League.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel plans to give both Pickford and Trafford two consecutive matches to test their performance.
- Trafford recently transferred to Leeds United for a fee up to £45 million and has started the Premier League season strongly.
- Trafford began his career at Manchester City’s academy, played for Burnley, and helped Burnley earn promotion in the 2024-25 season.
- Despite limited top-flight experience, Trafford has shown quality skills, including a key save against Spain.
- Pickford has kept 46 clean sheets in 91 games for England but faces new competition from Trafford.
- Trafford won the U21 European Championship with England in 2023, saving a crucial penalty in the final.
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