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James Trafford heroics hailed by Burnley boss Scott Parker

James Trafford was lauded by Burnley boss Scott Parker after making two late penalty saves to help the Clarets hang on for a point in a goalless draw against Sunderland.

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The LeaguePaper Team
19 January 2025

James Trafford denies Sunderland the three points

By Ian Parker

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PUMPED: Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford celebrates saving a second penalty from Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor
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James Trafford was lauded by Burnley boss Scott Parker after making two late penalty saves to help the Clarets hang on for a point in a goalless draw against Sunderland.
In a remarkable finish at Turf Moor, Trafford twice denied Wilson Isidor from the spot, first in the 86th minute and then in the sixth minute of injury-time.
The 22-year-old received a first senior call-up for England last March, and Parker believes he will one...

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