Sports · 28 September 2026

Pickford on England's bench again as Trafford keeps his place

Jordan Pickford will be on England's bench again on Tuesday against Czechia in Prague, with Thomas Tuchel giving James Trafford the first two of four Nations League games. Pickford, England's first choice since 2017, will play the last two games of the international break. Trafford, 23, played the full match in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Spain, his third England cap.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 September 2026 at 0:34

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