star Jack Butland has handed boss Philippe Clement a 'huge plus' by proving that he will be considered for an recall despite plying his trade in the Scottish Premiership, and Sky Sports reporter has told GIVEMESPORT that the Ibrox giants' shot-stopper is in contention for a place in the Three Lions' Euro 2024 squad. The Gers' goalkeeping department was freshened up ahead of the campaign getting underway, with them being forced to go in search of a new first-choice custodian after Allan McGregor brought the curtain down on his fruitful career on the club's books at the end of last term, having . Rather than splashing the cash, Rangers opted to take advantage of Butland's deal at Crystal Palace coming to an end and , which has allowed him to secure regular game time and work his way back into contention for a return to international duty. when the transfer window reopens for business in the summer, according to
Football Insider, and his form since heading north of the border has resulted in
Premier League outfits mulling over whether to open negotiations. The report suggests that the Gers are seriously considering offloading the former
Manchester United loanee as they are aware that they will not be able to compete with the wages that could be offered by an English top-flight side, and they are confident that means he should be in line to become the second-most expensive outgoing in the title-chasers' history. Butland's hopes of
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England picture ahead of boss Gareth Southgate picking his squad for Euro 2024 suffered a significant blow when Burnley goalkeeper following Sam Johnstone's elbow injury earlier this week, but statistics highlight that Rangers' No.1 has been in better form this term. Jack Butland's statistical averages per 90 minutes compared to James Trafford this season Jack Butland James Trafford Save percentage 80.0 65.7 Clean sheet percentage 58.6 7.10 Shots on target against 2.41 5.93 Wins 0.79 0.11 Goals against 0.55 2.21 Butland's snub - having already missed out at the hands of Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale and Johnstone when the initial squad was selected for friendlies against
Brazil and
Belgium - came despite England goalkeeping coach thanks to his impressive performances for Rangers. Respected journalist Dean Jones recently told GIVEMESPORT that as a third-choice custodian because he is a positive influence in the dressing room and has consistently shown that he can be relied upon when called into action. In the midst of Rangers deliberating whether to cash in during the summer, as he feels that he still has time to make an impact in the division, while he is confident that sealing a summer switch would boost his chances of returning to international duty. Thanks to registering 17 Scottish Premiership shutouts this season, Jack Butland has kept more clean sheets than any other goalkeeper in the division Bridge understands that Butland was on the cusp of the England squad for their March friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, with him battling it out with out-of-favour
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for selection, but he remains in the hunt for involvement at the fast-approaching Euro 2024. The Sky Sports reporter believes that the Scottish League Cup winner has handed Rangers a major boost in their hopes of convincing him that he could reignite his international career by remaining at Ibrox thanks to being on the periphery of the squad a matter of months before the Three Lions' flight to
Germany. Bridge told GIVEMESPORT: "I was told that he was extremely unlucky not to make this England squad. There was a lot of deliberating over whether him or Aaron Ramsdale should have taken that third spot. "That tells me two things - he is doing ever so well this season, and you can get in the England squad by playing in
Scotland, which is a huge plus for Rangers. I actually put him in my England squad on Sky Sports News." as he is keen to discover whether he will be the subject of interest from the Premier League before committing his long-term future to the Scottish Premiership title challengers, according to Football Insider, resulting in there being fears that he could leave Ibrox as a free agent in the summer. The report suggests that Clement is particularly keen for the midfielder to extend his stay in Glasgow, having , as he has developed into a major admirer since heading into the dugout as Michael Beale's replacement. Transfer insider Jones previously told GIVEMESPORT that , after being questioned by journalists on numerous occasions as his contract nears its expiry, but there had initially been confidence that he wanted to remain in his current surroundings. It is understood that as the Belgian tactician has identified him as an integral part of his plans ahead of a first full campaign at the helm, but he is already among the top earners on the Gers' wage bill.