National verdicts on Leeds United’s James Trafford after England 2-0 Czechia | OneFootball

Leeds United goalkeeper James Trafford earned solid national notices after playing his second England game of the international break on Tuesday, a 2-0 win over Czechia in Prague.

Second-half goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane sealed a commanding victory. Czechia spent over an hour with 10 men after Pavel Sulc was sent off on 25 minutes for a high tackle on Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson. Trafford had a quieter night than the 3-2 defeat to Spain, though he made strong saves either side of half-time to keep a clean sheet.

Sky Sports rated him 7/10, noting one good save in each half and that he was otherwise largely a spectator. The Mirror handed 6/10, praising an early block, composed distribution and how he has handled his job share.

The Daily Mail also gave 6/10, highlighting his speed off his line when Czechia broke early, before the red card quietened his night. The BBC’s 6/10 cited a sharp second-half save and calmness on the ball, adding that his passing range appeared to please Tuchel.

ESPN’s 6/10 described him as calm and assured in possession, reflecting what Tuchel wants from his goalkeeper, and noted another strong second-half stop. Trafford’s international campaign is now expected to be over, with long-standing first-choice Jordan Pickford due back for Nations League meetings with Croatia and Czechia.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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