Two England players set for job share as Thomas Tuchel weighs up options for key position

Tuchel may rotate England's goalkeepers again in the Nations League double-header against Croatia and Spain, with Pickford remaining first-choice but Trafford pushing for minutes.

England face Croatia on Thursday and Spain on Sunday in the Nations League, with manager Thomas Tuchel considering rotating his goalkeepers across the two matches. Pickford remains England's number one, but Trafford earned equal minutes in the previous international break and has continued to impress at club level with Leeds.

Tuchel explained the Nations League provides an ideal opportunity to assess backup options without the pressure of a tournament. "When do I have a chance to see another goalkeeper, if not in Nations League? If not in high pressure matches?" he said. "So it's better to test it."

Pickford has been understanding about the competition, with Tuchel praising his professionalism. "He said 'yeah, let's do this, Traff deserves it, and I will push him'," the manager revealed. Trafford, 24, has kept five clean sheets in ten Premier League games since joining Leeds from Manchester City and has earned four senior England caps.