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James Trafford’s England dream burns with No 1 spot finally up for grabs again
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The Leeds player was surprise starter against Spain but, after his solid display, Jordan Pickford’s grip may be looseningJames 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? A wasted year? “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…
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