Pep Guardiola has said that James Trafford is destined to become England 's No.1 "sooner or later."

Trafford, a Manchester City academy product, rejoined the club this summer having spent two years with Burnley with the likely view of becoming Guardiola's starting goalkeeper following Ederson 's move to Turkey.

But after starting City's first three matches in the Premier League , he has been second choice behind Gianluigi Donnarumma following the Italian's deadline day arrival at the Etihad.

Trafford is in line to take his place between the sticks for City in Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Swansea City.

"Only I can say we are delighted he is here," Guardiola said of Trafford in a news conference on Tuesday.

"He will have to be ready in case we need hi

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