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.
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.
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