Harvey Elliott has lavished praise on to James Trafford after the pair won the U-21 Euros final with England in a dramatic 1-0 win against Spain.
The Liverpool attacker commented on the 20-year-old’s latest Instagram account that showcased his highlights at the competition.
Harvey Elliott was one of the many commenters that lauded James Trafford, who saved the day for the Young Lions by stopping a last-minute penalty as well as a subsequent attempt from close quarters.
Harvey Elliott raves about Manchester City gem James Trafford on Instagram
With Ian Evatt once claiming that the youngster did an ‘unbelievable job’ as Bolton Wanderers’ goalkeeper, via The Bolton News, those that have kept tabs on his progress would be unsurprised by his rise.
Even Joe Hart told the highly-rated talent that he ‘smashed it’ in the U-21 Euros final, as he has continued to improve since his initial loan move to Bolton.
Now, Harvey Elliott has also heaped praise on James Trafford, commenting, ‘Assist king’ on his Instagram post.
While that may read as a surprising compliment, the Reds dribbler is referring to Trafford’s excellent throw that led to his impeccable solo goal in the Young Lions’ 2-0 win against Germany during the tournament.
An underrated facet of what makes James Trafford a special talent
Shotstopping is a goalkeeper’s bread and butter and also a facet of the Burnley-bound No.1’s that has caught the eye, whether it be in the final or in previous rounds of the competition.
However, Harvey Elliott has pinpointed quite an underrated aspect of what makes James Trafford such an incredible talent, which is how comfortable he is in possession.
Not only with the ball at his feet but Trafford is also known to regularly initiate attacks with his throws, as his proactivity ensures that he is always on the lookout to assess whether his side can kickstart a counter-attack.
Every elite modern goalkeeper is known to exhibit this very trait and the fact that the Englishman is already an expert at it is yet another green flag in his wheelhouse.
