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Pickford or Trafford? The battle to be England's number one is now on
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- Sep 26, 2026, 11:08 PM UTC
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Borough in Greater Manchester, England
Trafford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England, with an estimated population of 241,025 in 2024. It covers 106 square kilometres (41 sq mi) and includes the towns of Altrincham, Stretford, Urmston, Partington and Sale. The borough was formed in 1974 as a merger of six former districts and part of a seventh. The River Mersey flows through the borough, separating North Trafford from South Trafford, and the historic counties of Lancashire and Cheshire. Trafford is the seventh-most populous district in Greater Manchester.
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James Trafford is embracing the competition with Jordan Pickford as he bids to establish himself as England's first-choice goalkeeper. Boss Thomas Tuchel threw a curveball by handing Trafford the gloves for Saturday's Nations League opener against Spain, and also confirmed the Leeds man will face Czechia in…
Leeds United goalkeeper James Trafford discusses competing with Jordan Pickford for the England No. 1 spot under Thomas Tuchel following his Nations League debut.
Jordan Pickford has been England's number one for a long time. But does he now have a rival in James Trafford?