James Trafford’s England dream burns with No 1 spot finally up for grabs again
James Trafford’s England dream burns with No 1 spot finally up for grabs again. The Leeds player was surprise starter against Spain but, after his solid display, Jordan Pickford’s grip may be loosening James Trafford looks genuinely affronted.
The Leeds player was surprise starter against Spain but, after his solid display, Jordan Pickford’s grip may be loosening James Trafford looks genuinely affronted. The Leeds goalkeeper’s reaction borders on incredulity.
Was it a season of frustration for him at Manchester City last time out, he is asked? “I won two trophies,” he says very simply and very firmly.
Defiance is the stock in trade of a goalkeeper and Trafford has a nice line in it, on and off the pitch. Thrust into the England lineup against Spain at Wembley on Saturday for only his third cap, he performed well, particularly during the opening 35 minutes when the world champions threatened to run riot.