James Trafford has faced some uncomfortable questions for the first time as a Leeds United player, on the back of his £40 million ($53m) transfer from Manchester City, but Matt Kilgallon has told GOAL why the England international can be likened to David Seaman and Jordan Pickford. The 24-year-old shot-stopper has become a record-shattering addition at Elland Road.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has addressed his recent spell on the sidelines for England, insisting that he welcomes the increased pressure for the number one jersey. The veteran shot-stopper, who has been a mainstay for the Three Lions across five major tournaments, found himself on the bench as Thomas Tuchel handed opportunities to Leeds United star James Trafford during the recent international break.
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 hierarchy.
England goalkeeper James Trafford praised the team's bravery and intensity following a 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain at Wembley. The 23-year-old stopper insisted there is little difference in quality between Thomas Tuchel's side and the world champions.
Manchester City have agreed a bargain €2m deal with Marseille to sign goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli as a direct replacement for James Trafford. The 34-year-old Argentina international returns to the Etihad Stadium a decade after his first spell with the club, providing experienced cover following Trafford's £45m departure to Premier League rivals Leeds.
James Trafford has completed his £45 million ($61m) transfer from Manchester City to Leeds, with Graham Stack telling GOAL why that deal makes sense despite the England hopeful “playing less and moving for more money”. The highly-rated 23-year-old goalkeeper has been on the move, with sizable fees changing hands, in three of the last four summer windows.
Leeds United have completed the marquee signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a deal worth a staggering £45 million. The transfer sets a new benchmark for British goalkeepers as Daniel Farke looks to overhaul his defensive options at Elland Road following high-profile summer exits.
Leeds United have opened negotiations with Manchester City over a permanent move for highly-rated goalkeeper James Trafford. The England international is reportedly leaning towards a move to Elland Road after a difficult season acting as an understudy at the Etihad Stadium.
Newcastle United appear to have stepped back from their pursuit of James Trafford as the goalkeeper begins his post-World Cup holiday. Despite long-standing interest in the former Burnley man, the Magpies are now hesitant to meet Manchester City's substantial financial demands to secure his services this summer.
And so the wait goes on. England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina on Wednesday means their quest for a first international trophy since 1966 will stretch into a seventh decade. The hope is that drought will come to an end in two years' time when the Three Lions co-host the 2028 European Championship, but will England ever again reach a World Cup final, never mind lift the most famous trophy in the sport?
It’s time for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, which means it’s time for penalty shootout drama. Generally, England have a terrible reputation when it comes to spot-kicks, winning just four of the 11 shootouts they’ve participated in. But the signs suggest the tide is turning, with three of those wins coming in their last four.
