What Everton star Jordan Pickford must do next after James Trafford's England display vs Czechia

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will want to make a statement as England face Croatia next.

The Toffees' star has been left on the bench by Thomas Tuchel for the Three Lions' first two Nations League games.

James Trafford started against Spain and the Czech Republic, with the German boss getting a 2-0 win in Prague.

Pickford seems to be competing with the Leeds United goalkeeper for England's number one spot and must be ready to prove his qualities.

Tuchel is expected to rely on the Blues' shot-stopper against Croatia and in the second game against Czechia.

David Moyes and fans in L3 know what the Englishman is capable of, but he may need to remind England supporters why he has been the number one for so long.

What James Trafford performance means for Jordan Pickford

Tuchel has a decision to make between Pickford and Trafford, and the latter must have made a slight impression on the manager after the Czechia result.

The Leeds goalkeeper made two saves in the game, with a goals-prevented score of 0.32, as per Sofascore.

Trafford also recorded 27 touches, one runs out, one high claim and won one of the aerial duel he was involved in.

The 23-year-old was assured with the ball at his feet, completing 19 of his 20 passes, with 100 per cent accuracy in his own half.

Pickford must now deliver assured performances in the next two games to ensure the noise around his place in the England starting lineup doesn't grow louder.

Why Everton fans may soon be worried about Jordan Pickford exit

Pickford is attracting interest from Bayern Munich and it will be interesting to see what the goalkeeper decides if the German giants make an offer.

The 32-year-old is in his 10th season at the Toffees, with his contract running until 2029.

While the Englishman has shown the utmost loyalty to the Blues over the years, his status under Tuchel may be in the balance, giving him some food for thought.

A move to Bayern, where Pickford would regularly compete for titles and play in the Champions League, would certainly boost his status.

Competition with Trafford in the England squad may push the Merseyside outfit's goalkeeper to take a drastic step to impress Tuchel.