England goalkeeping coach Martyn Margetson has been receiving weekly videos of Rangers’ number one, Jack Butland, to assess and review his current form.
According to Sky Sports, this development comes as Butland is being considered for a recall to the Three Lions squad, with international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium looming later this month as part of England’s Euro 2024 preparations.
The potential return of Butland to the England setup would mark a remarkable comeback, especially considering that the goalkeeper’s last appearance for the national team was over five years ago in September 2018.
With nine international caps to his name, Butland is on the verge of reaching double figures if manager Gareth Southgate decides on his recall. However, the presence of Everton star Jordan Pickford in the squad makes this scenario somewhat unlikely.
As the clock ticks down to Euro 2024 this summer, Southgate faces the challenge of providing opportunities to players while also assembling the strongest possible XI. While Pickford remains the country’s undisputed number one, Butland’s potential inclusion adds an element of intrigue to the goalkeeper dynamics in the England squad. The upcoming friendlies will serve as a crucial platform for players to stake their claims and for Southgate to finalize his squad for the highly anticipated tournament.