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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fjoe-hart_1.jpg "Joe Hart in action during England training on October 4, 2016")
Joe Hart to be left out of England side to face France
England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Tom Heaton will start in goal for Tuesday's friendly with France, while Jack Butland will come on at half time.Jun 12, 12:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-hart.jpg "England goalkeeper Joe Hart passes the ball out during his side's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley on October 8, 2016")
Terry Butcher calls for Jack Butland to replace Joe Hart
Former England captain Terry Butcher believes that Jack Butland should replace under-fire Joe Hart as the team's number one goalkeeper.Jun 11, 12:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Jack Butland: 'Joe Hart competition is healthy'
Goalkeeper Jack Butland says that competition for the number-one jersey for England is "healthy".Jun 6, 15:57
Shay Given rules out retirement after Stoke City departure
Free agent Shay Given is hoping for one final challenge in the sport before bringing down the curtain on his long-running career.Jun 4, 13:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fstoke-city-lee-grant.JPG "Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant calls out to teammates in the match against Manchester City on March 8, 2017")
Bournemouth, Watford monitoring Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant?
Bournemouth and Watford could reportedly be tempted to make an offer for Lee Grant, who wants out of Stoke City a week on from being named the club's best player.May 28, 11:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fsergio-romero-manchester-united_1.JPG "Manchester United's Sergio Romero saves from Southampton's James Ward-Prowse during the Premier League match on May 17, 2017")
Sergio Romero eyeing number one spot for Manchester United
Sergio Romero insists that he has the credentials to become Manchester United's number one goalkeeper for the 2017-18 campaign.May 26, 17:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Wayne Rooney left out of England squad
Captain Wayne Rooney is left out of England's squad to face Scotland and France next month.May 25, 11:01
Peter Crouch nets winner as Stoke City beat Southampton
Peter Crouch scores the only goal of the match as Stoke City record a 1-0 victory over Southampton on the final weekend of the 2016-17 Premier League campaign.May 21, 16:08
Mark Hughes not willing to sell goalkeeper Lee Grant
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes claims that all top clubs need "two outstanding goalkeepers", outlining his intention to keep hold of Lee Grant.May 19, 08:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Folivier-giroud-arsenal_1.JPG "Arsenal's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Southampton on May 10, 2017")
Arsenal thrash Stoke City to close in on top four
Arsenal move to within one point of the Champions League places courtesy of a 4-1 win over Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.May 13, 18:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Folivier-giroud.jpg "Olivier Giroud waves during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on May 7, 2017")
Team News: Olivier Giroud up front for Arsenal
Olivier Giroud starts up front for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger makes four changes for the trip to Stoke City.May 13, 15:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Flys-mousset.jpg "Lys Mousset in action for Bournemouth on July 23, 2016")
Team News: Lys Mousset makes first Premier League start
Lys Mousset makes his first Premier League start as Bournemouth welcome Stoke City.May 6, 13:02
Mark Hughes does not fear losing Jack Butland this summer
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that Jack Butland will stay at the bet365 Stadium for the time being as there is no real reason to move on just yet.May 5, 13:33
Jack Butland emerges as option for Manchester City?
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland during the summer.May 4, 11:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmark-hughes_1.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes: 'It was a difficult game for Stoke City'
Mark Hughes praises keeper Jack Butland for his impressive display against West Ham United but insists that his side were the ones more interested in winning the game.Apr 29, 17:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fslaven-bilic.jpg "West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Slaven Bilic calls for positivity after away draw at Stoke City
Slaven Bilic claims that back-to-back goalless draws have given his defenders "a big dose of self-confidence" heading into the final few games of the season.Apr 29, 17:10
West Ham United claim important away point with goalless draw at Stoke City
West Ham United secure an important point away at Stoke City in the Premier League as they aim to guarantee themselves safety from a potential relegation scrap.Apr 29, 15:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fmark-hughes-stoke-city.jpg "Mark Hughes 'smiles' before the match between Manchester City and Stoke City on March 8, 2017")
Live Commentary: Stoke City 0-0 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Stoke City play out a goalless draw with West Ham United at the bet365 Stadium in the Premier League.Apr 29, 13:00
Swansea City boosted in survival fight with victory over Stoke City
Swansea City claim a 2-0 win over Stoke City in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium to give their hopes of top-flight survival a huge boost.Apr 22, 16:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Ffernando-llorente_2.JPG "Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente holds off the challenge of Georginio Wijnaldum during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on January 21, 2017")
Team News: Fernando Llorente passed fit for Swansea City as Jack Butland returns
Fernando Llorente passes a late fitness test to start for Swansea City in today's Premier League clash with Stoke City, who welcome Jack Butland back from injury.Apr 22, 13:04
Live Commentary: Swansea City 2-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text commentary of Swansea City's Premier League 2-0 win over Stoke City at the Liberty Stadium.Apr 22, 12:58
Jack Butland "ready to go" after recovering from ankle injury
Jack Butland is desperate to get some minutes under his belt with Stoke City in the final month of the season, while also holding out hope of a call to the England squad.Apr 20, 20:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjoe-allen.jpg "Joe Allen in action for Stoke City on August 20, 2016")
Mark Hughes: 'Joe Allen could return for Swansea City match'
Mark Hughes expects to have Joe Allen available again for next weekend's trip to Swansea City, but Ibrahim Affelay is likely to miss the remainder of the campaign.Apr 13, 17:10
Report: Jack Butland to play for Stoke City Under-23s on Monday
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland will play his first match for more than 12 months on Monday when he lines up for Stoke City's Under-23s, according to a report.Apr 10, 12:28
Jack Butland returns to Stoke City training
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland reveals that he has returned to full training with the side.Mar 27, 16:58
Jack Butland hoping to be back in action before end of season
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland is hoping to be back in action before the end of the season after a year out with an ankle injury.Mar 25, 15:14
Jack Butland confused by Arsenal link
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland admits confusion at reports linking him with a summer move to Arsenal.Mar 21, 18:09
Mark Hughes contemplating changes for Chelsea visit
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is prepared to make changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's visit of Chelsea, as he looks to halt the Blues' march to the title.Mar 17, 20:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Preview:Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Stoke City and leaders Chelsea.Mar 17, 09:50
Jack Butland close to making return to first-team action
Jack Butland hopes that a "horrendous year" of injury problems is now behind him, with medics giving him the all-clear to begin training following 12 months out.Mar 6, 16:23
Jack Butland provides positive injury update
Stoke City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland reveals that he is making good progress in his recovery from an ankle injury which has kept him out for almost 11 months.Feb 6, 15:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a shot during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Stoke City and Manchester United at the bet365 Stadium.Jan 20, 12:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Flee-grant.jpg "Lee Grant in action for Stoke City on October 2, 2016")
Stoke City sign goalkeeper Lee Grant from Derby County
Stoke City complete the £1.3m signing of 33-year-old goalkeeper Lee Grant from Derby County on a two-and-a-half-year contract.Jan 4, 16:16
Jack Butland 'still up to three months from return to fitness'
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland could face another three months on the sidelines, having undergone a second round of surgery on his injured ankle.Dec 22, 13:31
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland undergoes second round of surgery
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland confirms that he has had a second round of surgery on his right ankle and will embark on more rehabilitation.Dec 18, 13:16
Report: Stoke City to re-sign goalkeeper Asmir Begovic
Stoke City are weighing up a move to re-sign Asmir Begovic from Chelsea after being put off Derby County's asking price for Lee Grant, according to reports.Dec 17, 09:54
Mark Hughes: 'Derby County pricing Lee Grant out of Stoke City move'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that Derby County are asking for "too much money" for goalkeeper Lee Grant, who is currently on loan at the Potters.Dec 16, 10:27
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes wants permanent deal for goalkeeper Lee Grant
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that he wants to sign goalkeeper Lee Grant on a permanent deal when his loan from Derby County expires at the end of the season.Dec 9, 10:58
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes encouraged by Jack Butland recovery
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he has been encouraged by the recovery from injury by goalkeeper Jack Butland.Nov 18, 10:32
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland returns to training after lengthy injury spell
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland returns to training after spending five months out with an ankle injury.Oct 21, 15:10
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