Micah Richards, a former England and Manchester City defender, has suggested that Jordan Pickford should be dropped from the England squad to give young goalkeeper James Trafford a chance to prove himself. Richards made the comments ahead of England's Nations League match against Spain, the team's first game since their early exit from the World Cup. The match is being viewed as an important opportunity for England to rebuild and set a positive tone ahead of Euro 2028. Manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to field a strong team against Spain, one of the top teams in world football, at Wembley. Despite several key players being injured and unable to participate, Tuchel has brought along three goalkeepers: Pickford, Trafford, and Jason Steele from Brighton. Dean Henderson, the captain of Crystal Palace, is out due to injury. Richards believes Trafford, who has performed well for Leeds United, deserves a chance to show he can be a reliable option, even if it means facing Spain, a challenging opponent. Pickford has been England's first-choice goalkeeper since his standout performances at the 2018 World Cup and has played a key role in reaching two major European finals. However, his performances at the recent World Cup drew criticism, with some questioning his consistency. At 34, Pickford will be nearing the end of his international career by the time Euro 2028 takes place. If Trafford continues to develop as expected, there may be growing pressure to transition to the younger goalkeeper. England legend Gary Lineker has praised Trafford, noting his calmness and confidence. Trafford made his senior debut for England in March and has been highly anticipated for years, including a crucial penalty save in the European Under-21 Championship final. The 23-year-old joined Leeds United in a £40 million transfer this summer and has been instrumental in their strong start to the season, keeping three clean sheets in six games. His performances have made him a promising candidate for a larger role in the national team.