Would Leeds move help Trafford oust Pickford from England team?

Would Leeds move help Trafford oust Pickford from England team?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, James Trafford made 17 appearances for Manchester City last seasonByMatthew HobbsBBC Sport journalistPublished1 minute agoSince the 2018 World Cup, Jordan Pickford has been a fixture in the England team.He has kept 44 clean sheets in his 91 caps and has made 33 major tournament appearances, including two European Championship finals.The Everton goalkeeper will be 34 by the time the of next major tournament, Euro 2028, begins - so it is only natural for thoughts to be turning to who could take over from him.The other goalkeepers in England's World Cup squad were Nottingham Forest's Dean Henderson - who was regarded as the second-choice as he played in the third-place play-off - and James Trafford of Manchester City.Trafford is closing in on a £40m move to Leeds United that will make the 23-year-old one of the most expensive goalkeepers in history – only Kepa Arrizabalaga (£68m), Alisson (£62m) and Andre Onana (£43m) have cost more.This latest big-money move and likely starting place at a high-profile club will bring Trafford regular exposure for his ability at the top level.The reported £40m fee is one Daniel Farke appear happy to pay despite Trafford's limited game time at Manchester City last season - 17 appearances in all competitions, but only four in the Premier League. Leeds would be paying for the high ceiling of a young goalkeeper whose highlights came in a Championship with Burnley when he conceded only 16 goals in 45 matches.Lauded as "world class" by his then manager Scott Parker, Trafford's 29 clean sheets and 84.47% save ratio were integral to the Claret's promotion to the Premier League in 2024-25.£82m in fees, 32 Premier League gamesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Trafford graduated through Manchester City's academyTrafford, though, is yet to fully establish his reputation at the highest level of club...