Pep Guardiola says James Trafford is destined to be England’s No.1 at some stage.
The younger Metropolis keeper may function towards Swansea within the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night having stored objective in our third spherical win over Huddersfield City.
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Although his appearances have been restricted because the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma, Guardiola says he has been delighted with Trafford’s progress since re-joining the Blues final summer time
“Solely I can say we’re delighted he’s right here,” Pep stated of Trafford.
“He should be prepared in case we’d like him within the Premier League or Champions League.
“We’ve got an unimaginable keeper [who will be] England primary in the end.”
Trafford, who turned 23 earlier this month, has made 4 appearances to this point this marketing campaign.
Requested at his pre-match press convention on Tuesday afternoon if Trafford was studying from team-mate Donnarumma, the boss replied: “They be taught from one another. Keepers are at all times related.
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“Like I be taught from the gamers and the gamers can be taught from the employees.”
And Guardiola strengthened his dedication to the Carabao Cup by saying he can pay the South Wales facet the respect they deserve and replicate that in his crew choice.
“It’s not our first time,” he stated.
“Groups in decrease divisions we take critically in any other case we might not have success up to now.
“I believe I’ve the duty by way of my physique language , [which is] what it’s important to do.
“See me like I don’t care? That by no means occurs.”