Jack Butland: Rangers move has helped revive former England...

Jack Butland: Rangers move has helped revive former England goalkeeper.

He was predicted to be an England number one and a future superstar since the day he made his debut at Birmingham City as a teenager.

Despite spending time with Stoke City, Crystal Palace, and even Manchester United,

he went on to perform that duty nine times. However, there has been a persistent feeling throughout

his career of unrealized potential.

The 30-year-old put on yet another incredible display as the Ibrox team

defeated Real Betis to go to the Europa League round of 16.

Even if Butland gave up two goals in the midst of the chaos in Seville, the goalkeeper’s incredible saves,

which he has been making all season in Glasgow, would have only increased those incredible finishes.

The Englishman acted during a critical juncture for the Ibrox team, which was

longing for stability following the departure of veteran Allan McGregor, whose unwavering presence

had begun to wane as age caught up with him.

There were doubts at the beginning of the season about Butland’s ability to assume the role.

Week after week, he responds emphatically, whether it’s in Scotland or Spain.

“He kind of looked like Allan McGregor when he had to step up.”

“He had a few really significant moments. I felt he was excellent.

Butland has been an uncommon success from Govan’s inconsistent summer hiring,

as he has an 81% save percentage, the best in the Premiership, and has only let up eight goals from 42 shots on target faced.

Former Rangers striker and manager Ally McCoist stated on TNT Sports that

“Butland has been the best signing of the lot.” He may even be the Rangers’ best signing in a few years. He’s been excellent.

Although the goalkeeper has been soaking in the praise, his other new starters have

quickly realized how anticipatory the Ibrox crowd is.

The strain of playing for the Rangers has occasionally caused Sam Lammers,

Jose Cifuentes, Cyriel Dessers, and Dujon Sterling to falter.

But in the thrilling match on Thursday, they all lived up to the moment, eliminating doubts and jeers

to help their team advance to the second-tier competition on the continent’s knockout stages.

Top scorer Abdallah Sima was already a success before he blasted Rangers into an early lead,

but many of his cohorts proved a point when it mattered most.

Cifuentes and Dessers combined for the visitors’ second in sensational fashion.

A pinpoint pass from the former and a stunning dribble and finish from the latter.