National media reacts to James Trafford display in England win vs Czechia
Leeds United ace James Trafford kept a clean sheet on England duty on Tuesday.
The Whites' goalkeeper was afforded another opportunity as the Three Lions ran out 2-0 victors over Czechia.
Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane were on target in the second half as England earned a first win of their Nations League campaign.
It marked a second straight outing for Trafford, who also started in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Spain at Wembley.
Trafford acquitted himself well when he was called upon, though a red card for Pavel Sulc meant Czechia were always up against it.
The national media has now been reacting to how Trafford performed for Thomas Tuchel's men in Prague.
What has the media been saying about James Trafford's England display vs Czechia?
Trafford only had a couple of saves to make in what was largely a quiet evening for Leeds' record signing.
But goalkeepers prefer it that way in truth, and Trafford will be delighted to have finished with a clean sheet.
With Jordan Pickford now expected to come back in when England face off against Croatia this weekend, Trafford will feel he has proven he can challenge the Everton man for the gloves.
The national media were also pretty content with how Trafford played, albeit most pointed out how little he had to do.
The Daily Mail scored Trafford a 6/10 and wrote: "Quick in charging forward when Czechia got behind England early on. When the hosts went down to 10 men after 25 minutes, his evening quietened.
The Daily Mirror concurred with the score, though noted one "excellent" contribution, writing: "Excellent early block. Has done well in his job share. Good distribution and looks in control."
The Evening Standard wrote: "Made a good save early on and another at 2-0 but had very little to do besides."
And the Telegraph commented: "Had to be alert during the opening 20 minutes, but after that Trafford was largely a spectator. Forced into one good save."
Has James Trafford done enough to earn regular England berth?
In truth, this question is a really tough one to answer because Tuchel clearly had a plan for these early games.
He wanted to take a look at Trafford, which is understandable given Pickford is now 32 and England need to think about who replaces him long term.
Trafford looked pretty assured against Czechia, and in truth he didn't do much wrong against Spain, in a game where defensively England were shaky.
Pickford is now set to start against Croatia and the reverse fixture versus Czechia, but Trafford has proven he is up for the battle.
You sense he might have to stay patient to be the regular number one for now, though.