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James Trafford sends clear message to Jordan Pickford in battle to be England's undisputed No 1

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James Trafford has admitted he is relishing the challenge of competing for the England number one spot as he settles into life as a regular starter with Leeds United. The young shot-stopper was handed a high-profile start against Spain by Thomas Tuchel, signalling a potential shift in the Three Lions' goalkeeping…

YahooJames Trafford opens up on Jordan Pickford battle as Leeds star guns for England No. 1 spot

James Trafford says he is up for the challenge of achieving his dream of becoming England ’s new No1 goalkeeper. England head coach Thomas Tuchel decided he would hand 23-year-old Trafford the first two matches of England’s four Nations League games during this international break and that Jordan Pickford would play…

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Jordan Pickford

English footballer (born 1994)

Jordan Lee Pickford is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Everton and the England national team.

James Trafford

English footballer (born 2002)

James Harrington Trafford is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Leeds United and the England national team.

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