“I do what’s right for me and my career”: James Trafford hints at Man City exit to be England’s No.1 | OneFootball

James Trafford has accepted that he may need to leave Manchester City if he is to become England's number one goalkeeper.

Trafford signed for Manchester City from Burnley in a £30m deal last summer, with expectations of becoming the club's first-choice goalkeeper. However, the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma later in the transfer window condemned Trafford to second choice.

The 23-year-old made only fourPremier League appearances for the Cityzens, though did feature prominently as Pep Guardiola's side won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.

Trafford is currently with the England squad at this summer'sWorld Cup, where he will provide competition and cover for Jordan Pickford and Dean Henderson.

Speaking ahead of England's opener against Croatia tomorrow, Trafford admitted he needs regular football at club level if he is to challenge for a place in Thomas Tuchel's side.

Newcastle United, Leeds United, and Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs linked with a move this summer.

James Trafford admits Manchester City frustration has been 'very tough'

“I don’t think there has been a goalie start for any of the top nations that isn’t a number one at the club, so going off history, I’d say, yeah,"he said.

“You never know. Whether I move, whether I don’t move, I do what’s right for me and my career.

“It’s obviously been very challenging the past season, but looking back, I’ve learned so much, I’ve developed so much.

“I thought I’d had a lot of experiences up to this point in my career, but this was a new experience for me in everything. It was obviously very tough.

“Some days were harder than others, but the one thing I wanted to keep doing was keep winning the day and just improving every day, and because I kept doing that I came out of the season having played a part in winning the two trophies.

“It was a very challenging season, but I learned a lot for myself and for going forward in my career.”