Fozcast – The Ben Foster Podcast

James Trafford: From the Club That Didn’t Answer His Phone Call to the Premier League

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About the episode

James Trafford’s journey to the Premier League is like no other … from life on a farm to becoming England U21’s hero and a key figure at Burnley.

In this episode, Trafford reflects on that mad Las Vegas trip, explains why he got seven yellow cards as a goalkeeper, and reveals what it was like saving two penalties in one game to secure a clean sheet AND the dark arts of how he did it…

He opens up about:

•⁠  ⁠Leaving Manchester City in search of regular football

•⁠  ⁠His Premier League debut season and getting dropped

•⁠  ⁠How Vincent Kompany helped shape his game

•⁠  ⁠Winning the Euros with England U21s

•⁠  ⁠His love for Bolton!