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Does Pickford finally face serious competition for his England place?
BBC NewsAnalysis
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has sparked debate by selecting James Trafford to start against Spain, a move interpreted as the beginning of a rotation system to prepare for a potential handover from Jordan Pickford. While former goalkeeper Paul Robinson insists Pickford remains the undisputed first choice, he supports Tuchel's strategy of giving the 24-year-old Trafford competitive experience to mitigate the risks associated with relying solely on an aging number one goalkeeper.
