Tuchel considers Trafford for England, drops Pickford

Tuchel considers Trafford for England, drops Pickford2 publishers · first seen Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:00 UTC · updated Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:51 UTCEngland's Thomas Tuchel is considering rotating Jordan Pickford and James Trafford for the upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Despite Trafford's recent starts, Tuchel maintains that Pickford remains the number one goalkeeper. Tuchel aims to test the goalkeepers' readiness for potential injuries or unavailability, using the Nations League as a platform. Pickford has shown a positive attitude towards the competition, understanding the importance of game time for Trafford.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

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