Burnley keeper Trafford not surprised by success

Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford has said he is not surprised by the level of success he has achieved with the club this season.

The 22-year-old has kept 29 clean sheets in the Championship this term and conceded just 15 goals as part of a stunning campaign.

In addition to winning promotion with the Clarets, Trafford was rewarded for his efforts by being named in the Championship team of the season at Sunday's EFL Awards.

"Every year throughout my professional career I've tried to improve my game and myself and luckily this year there's a lot of stats that indicate I have," he told BBC Sport.

"But last season I improved so much and the season before, so it's not a surprise that I've done well this season and improved because every day I try to get better.

"It's just that everyone is seeing the numbers and stats that show that."

Burnley boss Scott Parker described him as "world-class" for his efforts this term, hailing his resolve to become the best stopper in the Championship this term after losing his place in the side at the tail-end of last season.

In addition to his league achievements, Trafford was named in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad earlier this year, though he is yet to make his full Three Lions debut.

Off the back of an incredible campaign, Trafford said he is aware that there will be interest in him this summer, but he intends to remain grounded.

"I've got an incredibly good circle around me. It's very small but it's incredibly good. When the season ends I'll go on holiday and relax from football and then I'll start getting ready for the national team in the summer," he added.

"I don't go on my phone too much. I'm not naive enough to say I don't see any of the noise around me but it doesn't bother me. Whatever happens will happen. I've done all I can this season."