James Trafford makes Premier League debut against Man City

The Cumbrian goalkeeper made his Premier League debut for Burnley in their opening game of the season against Manchester City.

For Trafford and his team-mates it was a stark introduction to life in the top-flight as Pep Guardiola's Champions won 3-0.

Two Erling Haaland goals put City in early command before Rodri sealed the result at Turf Moor.

Trafford, 20, earned praise at different stages in the game for his composure and distribution.

The Greysouthen keeper was beaten by Haaland's early six-yard volley then a stunning first-time finish from the Norwegian star, before Rodri fired home from close range.

But the Cumbrian also made good saves to deny Rodri and Julian Alvarez.

Trafford, who joined Burnley from City this summer, was handed an immediate competitive debut by Vincent Kompany in the Friday night encounter.

Trafford shouts instructions during the game (Image: PA)

It continued the ex-Carlisle United academy keeper's meteoric rise which, this summer, also saw him play a starring role in England Under-21s' European Championship success.

Kompany admitted it was the hardest possible start for his newly-promoted side but feels Burnley will make progress back in hte top flight.

"Look, we had five guys who started for the first time for the club and a player who started for the first time in his career and overall we had chances, and we knew it was going to be tough," he told Sky Sports.

"We have to take the positives from this game. You can't feel good with a defeat, but I have seen enough to show that we've made progress since the last time we played them.

"And like I have said before, this is the worst we will be all season so this team is only going to get stronger."

Trafford has stepped up two divisions in terms of league football, the former Dean Primary and Cockermouth Secondary School boy having played on loan for Bolton Wanderers in League One last season.