Jack Butland will be the man between the sticks when
they take on Lithuania on Monday.
Roy Hodgson has revealed that Stoke City goalkeeper Jack
Butland will be England's number one in Monday's final Euro
2016 qualifier against Lithuania.
The 22-year-old made his debut for England in August 2012, but
has not represented his country at senior level since.
Nevertheless, Hodgson feels Butland deserves his chance
following some sublime performances for Stoke this season and
will rest regular first-choice shot stopper Joe Hart.
"He has been very good, he's been very good for the U21s, we
think he is a good goalkeeper," the England coach was quoted
as saying by The Independent.
"For a long period of time he was the property of the U21s –
and he wasn't getting a regular game of football which makes
things harder for a goalkeeper.
"Coming off the reserve benches is hard enough for an outfield
player. But we always believed in him and he certainly has
deserved his chance.
"Although Joe would have liked to have got another cap under
his belt he fully understand this is Jack's moment. Let's hope
he keeps a clean sheet like Joe has been doing."
England have already booked their ticket for Euro 2016, winning
all nine qualification games so far.
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