Pickford or Trafford? Has the battle to be England's number one started?

You have to go back 10 years to find a major tournament where Jordan Pickford was not starting in goal for England.

Saturday's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain saw Leeds' James Trafford make his competitive debut for the Three Lions as manager Thomas Tuchel signalled the battle to be number one is on.

During Gareth Southgate's tenure there was not a natural goalkeeper to rival Pickford, and that looked to continue under Tuchel as Pickford started all but one of England's World Cup qualifiers and then every game in the summer.

Trafford has impressed since making his move to Leeds for a deal worth up to £45m.

But he was beaten three times as England lost their Nations League opener to the world champions.

"He started the Premier League season well and gets minutes as number one at Leeds.

Trafford's form this season has helped Leeds to fifth in the Premier League table.

Trafford had only played 32 top-flight games before moving to Leeds following time at Burnley and Manchester City.

However, he conceded 67 goals in only 28 matches before losing his place towards the end of the 2023-24 season.

City brought in one of the best goalkeepers in the world in Gianluigi Donnarumma, just four weeks after Trafford's arrival and he became second choice.

He has been part of England success too, winning the U21 European Championship in 2023 and saving a stoppage-time penalty as Lee Carsley's side beat Spain in the final.

Pickford has kept 46 clean sheets in his 91 appearances for England and has been a huge part of the Three Lions' recent success at major tournaments.