Trafford called up to the full England squad.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Young Jimmy is on the upward trajectory.

[chastenor]

It isn't April 1st for another week or so.

[sinkov]

It isn't April 1st for another week or so.

Be fair Chas, a keeper gets injured close to a game so you bring in the U21 keeper for the experience, it's hardly revolutionary. Good luck to the lad.

[chastenor]

Be fair Chas, a keeper gets injured close to a game so you bring in the U21 keeper for the experience, it's hardly revolutionary. Good luck to the lad.

I wish him all the luck in the world, but he is not an international class goalkeeper. Whoever selected him has not been watching his performances for Burnley.

[Positive pete]

He's international class for his age group.
I don't know who else they could have drafted in at this short notice

[Supersub6]

He's international class for his age group.
I don't know who else they could have drafted in at this short notice

Well said Pete. He was playing with the Under 21s the other day and is easy to contact as a third choice for a friendly match. It makes sense to involve him with the senior squad and I hope that he benefits from the experience.
Other keepers who may have been considered could have been taking a break somewhere and uncontactable.

[sinkov]

I wish him all the luck in the world, but he is not an international class goalkeeper. Whoever selected him has not been watching his performances for Burnley.

What's the point of having U21s if you're not going to fast track them and give them as much experience as you can. He's not even close to starting for England yet, but Gareth bringing him into the squad under the circumstances is perfectly sensible and logical. For once I can see where Gareth is coming from, doesn't happen often.

[army88]

I wish him all the luck in the world, but he is not an international class goalkeeper. Whoever selected him has not been watching his performances for Burnley.

You peaked my interest chastenor - what do you think Trafford had done wrong.

I can attribute directly 4/5 goals to his shall we say fault , but then I think he’s following orders in 2/3 of them of how to play out from the back.

After that most of our goals conceded aren’t attributed to him - you could point the finger at a few others mind , however the keeper can be ridiculed constantly.

[kritichris]

Burnley just breed England goalies

[alfinyalcabo]

Well done James. A wonderful achievement..👍👍