Chris Sutton acknowledges that Jack Butland has been “brilliant” for Rangers and feels that the England player should be given another opportunity.
The former Celtic striker claimed on It’s All Kicking Off! on March 11 that neither the Gers nor Celtic had it easy in goal. The 31-year-old has been tipped to return after being observed by members of Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions lineup.
Sutton was hesitant to select a candidate who has fought their way back into the England team because of his Parkhead heritage, but he later acknowledged the former Manchester United and Crystal Palace player has been “very, very good” at Ibrox.
“Hmm, don’t know whether I should say this but there is a guy who I think deserves a chance,” Sutton remarked (43 minutes and 45 seconds in).
The goalkeeping choice is a little bit murky because Rangers’ Jack Butland has excelled this season.
“I believe Gareth has invited people to watch him; one could argue that he won’t be doing anything. However, it’s not an easy task to keep a clean sheet at Rangers or Celtic; at crucial situations, you need to be really focused.
“He has performed admirably for them.”
Chris Sutton is quite pleased with Jack Butland’s comeback at the Rangers.
Considering the England team’s goalkeeping predicament behind Jordan Pickford, it appears that Butland has earned a spot in the mix.
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After weeks of absence due to injury, Abdallah Sima’s arrival on a free transfer in the summer is a major factor in Michael Beale’s revamp, even paving the way for the rise of Dujon Sterling.
The fact that analysts with Ibrox experience, such as Sutton and Michael Stewart, are supporting him for a call-up, demonstrates how successful the team’s top player has performed.
To demonstrate how vital he is to Philippe Clement’s team, Nottingham Forest and Ross Wilson made a transfer bid for him in January that would have brought in a sizable profit for the team. However, they promptly rejected the offer [Scottish Sun, 30 January].
It remains to be seen if Rangers can hold onto him in the long run, as his return to the England team will undoubtedly draw more attention to him and probably some interest.
However, the fact that Butland’s retirement from Glasgow has not caused any problems at all this season shows how valuable Butland may be to Glasgow more than any amount of cash in the bank.
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