James Trafford has the highest save percentage at 91% in the Premier League this season, ahead of Everton 'keeper and England team-mate Jordan Pickford at 83%. Discussions highlight Trafford's recent England debut against Spain and the competition for England's first-choice goalkeeper position. The United 'keepr started for England against Spain and will also start against Czechia tonight.
Trafford believes regular club football has helped him break into the England picture - but it’s not made him a better player yet. Trafford was rewarded for a promising start between the Elland Road posts with a start in the Nations League against Spain on Saturday. Despite losing 3-2, the Leeds goalkeeper produced some fine saves.
It’s a big promotion from being third-choice behind Pickford and Dean Henderson at the World Cup and arrives after he became Leeds’ most expensive ever player at £40m plus add-ons. The 23-year-old came straight in as No.1 and hasn’t missed a Premier League minute.
