The English goalkeeper has displayed remarkable form for Philippe Clement’s team this season, delivering a series of outstanding saves that played a crucial role in securing a 2-1 victory for the Light Blues against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Wednesday, February 28th.
Butland’s outstanding performances have caught the attention, and Gareth Southgate is contemplating bringing the Rangers goalkeeper back into the England squad for Euro 2024. However, Ferguson acknowledges that this potential international recall might also attract increased interest in Butland from the Premier League.
In his piece for the Daily Record on Friday, March 1st, Ferguson wrote, “He’s a sure bet to be included in the next England squad, and if Gareth Southgate doesn’t select him for the Euros this summer, I’ll be very surprised. No one can convince me that he’s not at least as good as, if not better than, the likes of Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, Sam Johnstone, or Nick Pope.”
“And indeed, I don’t even want to contemplate what could transpire in the summer if he does make a move to Germany, and then Premier League clubs realize the missed opportunity they passed up on.”
Will Rangers’ Jack Butland play for England at Euro 2024?
Although most of Michael Beale’s summer acquisitions at Ibrox required some time to settle in Glasgow, Butland has been outstanding under Clement’s direction and has excelled from his first appearance while wearing a Rangers shirt.
The Englishman’s outstanding performances have earned him a call-up to the national team, but it may be difficult for the Light Blues to retain the 30-year-old in Glasgow after the current campaign ends.
Butland has asserted that he had no inclination to depart Ibrox in the January transfer window, despite Premier League interest from Nottingham Forest. However, the situation might shift if substantial offers emerge during the upcoming summer transfer window.
While much can evolve in the next few months, Ferguson’s concerns about the potential impact of an international recall on Rangers may be justified.
In unrelated Rangers news, Mark Warburton has criticized Borna Barisic for his actions in the Gers’ victory over Kilmarnock, describing it as “torrid.”