James Trafford will hope to push Jordan Pickford for the England number one shirt this season.
Former Newcastle United star Shaka Hislop has been discussing two key goalkeeping topics, providing major claims about Liverpool and Leeds United players.
James Trafford's £40m transfer fee will eclipse that of England No.1 Jordan Pickford.placeholder image
James Trafford's £40m transfer fee will eclipse that of England No.1 Jordan Pickford. | Getty Images
Hislop starred for several Premier League clubs during his career, most notably Newcastle United, West Ham and Portsmouth. It's safe to say the former Trinidad and Tobago shot-stopper knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a dominant keeper in the most difficult league in the world.
And Hislop, speaking with 3 Added Minutes courtesy of IvyBet, feels there is one keeper today who is head and shoulders above the rest in the Premier League.
James Trafford's £40m transfer fee will eclipse that of England No.1 Jordan Pickford.placeholder image
James Trafford's £40m transfer fee will eclipse that of England No.1 Jordan Pickford. | Getty Images
"Over the last 10 years or so, I'm not sure how many goalkeepers in the league now can claim to have been in the Premier League can boast 10 years," Hislop said.
"Alisson might be the only one; maybe he and Jordan Pickford might be the only two who have a career as long as that in the league. So, an easy answer if we look back as far as 10 years, I don't think there's any question to it that Alisson has been the best, most consistent keeper in the league in that timeframe."
Meanwhile, Hislop also feels that Leeds United's new signing, James Trafford, has a bright future and is in 'pole position' to succeed Pickford.
On Trafford's England credentials, Hislop added: "Jordan Pickford is the unquestioned number one for England but Trafford, right now, is in pole position to succeed him.
"I think that's clearly less to do with the minutes he's played, and it's more about the fact that there aren't many British goalkeepers playing, or English goalkeepers in this case, playing in the Premier League.
"Certainly a lack of British keepers playing in the first teams across the board, and getting minutes. Trafford has proven himself to be a good goalkeeper. I think he needs that opportunity to play consistently, not just to make his mark, but also to improve. I think that's a part of improving; you've got to be playing consistently."