Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland is in contention to be recalled by Gareth Southgate for England’s upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, Sky Sports Newshas been told.
Butland has nine England caps but last played for his country more than five years ago in September 2018.
The 30-year-old has been in outstanding form for Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers, keeping 17 clean sheets in 27 league matches and propelling his side above Celtic. He has faced 63 shots, conceding 13 goals from an expected goals on target total of 17.33.
With Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale having not featured in the Premier League since November and Newcastle’s Nick Pope not expected to return from shoulder surgery for another month at least, Butland’s name has come to the fore in Southgate’s selection discussions.
When England travelled north to play Scotland in a friendly at Hampden Park last September, Butland took it upon himself to go and meet with Southgate and the rest of the squad while they prepared at Rangers’ training ground.
England’s goalkeeping coach, Martyn Margetson, has kept close tabs on him and is sent weekly videos so he can review his form.
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