Leeds goalkeeper James Trafford puts himself in harm’s way to keep out Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey

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Has there been a better goalkeeper in the Premier League this season than Leeds United’s James Trafford? It is a question worth asking after his brilliance secured his side a point against Sunderland.

Opinions will vary, of course, but the body of evidence to back Trafford’s argument to permanently dislodge Jordan Pickford as England No 1 looked even stronger at the Stadium of Light.

After leaving Manchester City in the summer to play regularly following a frustrating season as backup, Trafford is proving to be a brilliant buy for Leeds. He is the most expensive British goalkeeper. More importantly, he is playing like it too.

This was a tough examination for Leeds, who were not at their best, against a typically robust and physically challenging Sunderland who are getting back to doing the things that made them so difficult to play against last season.…