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Onuoha: Burnley signing Trafford is Premier League class

Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha believes goalkeeper James Trafford is Premier League ready.

The ex-City youth star has signed for Burnley in a big money deal this summer.

City legend Vincent Kompany used his club connections to secure the deal for Trafford, who shone with England at the U21 European Championships this summer.

"It won't be a surprise to those who have followed his progress and knew he was a big, big prospect," Onuoha told the Football Daily podcast.

"But the fact he was able to have that moment means he is now a name that all of a sudden people are familiar with.

"He said afterwards he felt ready to save that penalty and not many goalkeepers have the confidence or ability to be ready in such big moments.

"This feels like a really good move."

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