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Lee Grant keen to extend Stoke City loan spell beyond January
Lee Grant insists that he is loving life at Stoke City after becoming first-choice goalkeeper in Jack Butland's absence.Oct 12, 19:51
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Gareth Southgate "looking forward" to challenge of managing England
Gareth Southgate reveals that "continuity" was on his mind when selecting his first squad as England manager, despite being forced to make a number of changes.Oct 2, 21:15
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford set for England recall
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is expected to be recalled to the England squad by interim manager Gareth Southgate.Oct 1, 19:59
Sam Allardyce: 'No worries over selecting Joe Hart for Slovakia'
England boss Sam Allardyce insists that Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is fully focused on the national side after a disrupted week in training.Sep 3, 20:20
Jack Butland to undergo further surgery on injured ankle
Jack Butland is to undergo further surgery on his ankle, which is expected to see him sidelined for a further two months.Sep 2, 08:14
Lee Grant joins Stoke City on loan
Lee Grant joins Stoke City on loan until January to provide backup to Jack Butland and Shay Given.Aug 31, 11:33
Unfortunate Shay Given own goal hands Everton victory over Stoke City
Shay Given's unfortunate second-half own goal proves enough to earn Everton a 1-0 victory against Stoke City at Goodison Park.Aug 27, 15:53
Preview:Everton vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Everton and Stoke City at Goodison Park.Aug 25, 18:15
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland "unlikely" to return against Everton
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes claims that goalkeeper Jack Butland is "unlikely" to play this weekend as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.Aug 25, 09:08
Stuart Pearce backs Joe Hart to come back stronger
Former Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce insists that Joe Hart is still the best England goalkeeper.Aug 24, 18:07
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday's lunchtime Premier League kickoff between Stoke City and Manchester City.Aug 18, 14:05
Jack Butland 'could be back for Stoke City against Manchester City'
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland could return to action for his side against Manchester City this weekend, according to assistant manager Mark Bowen.Aug 16, 13:45
Mark Hughes 'feared' for Jack Butland following injury setback
Mark Hughes reveals that Jack Butland is only expected to miss the next few weeks, despite initially fearing the worst when seeing his goalkeeper pick up an injury.Aug 13, 17:24
Team News: Four debuts for Middlesbrough against Stoke City
Victor Valdes and Alvaro Negredo are handed their Middlesbrough debuts against Stoke City at the Riverside.Aug 13, 13:08
Jack Butland delighted to make return to action with Stoke City
Jack Butland says that it 'feels good' to be back in action with Stoke City following his four-month layoff with a fractured ankle.Jul 17, 14:38
Gordon Banks: 'Jack Butland should be England number one'
England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks calls for Jack Butland to be the national team's number one choice ahead of Joe Hart.Jul 7, 14:10
Jack Butland given "all-clear" for pre-season return following ankle injury blow
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland reveals that he is on track to be fit for pre-season following three months out with an ankle fracture.Jun 25, 13:44
Video: Sports Mole Reader Awards - Premier League Goalkeeper of the Season
See who you chose as the Premier League Goalkeeper of the Season in the 2015-16 Sports Mole Reader Awards.May 16, 08:00
Preview:Stoke City vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews the final-day Premier League clash between Stoke City and European hopefuls West Ham United at the Britannia Stadium.May 14, 19:34
Jack Butland comes off crutches
Stoke City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland is told that he no longer requires crutches in his recovery from an ankle fracture.May 9, 21:13
Team News: Sunderland unchanged against Stoke City
Sam Allardyce opts against making any changes for the trip to Stoke City in the Premier League.Apr 30, 13:18
Preview:Stoke City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Stoke City and relegation-threatened Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.Apr 29, 12:47
Preview:Manchester City vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Manchester City and Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium.Apr 21, 08:00
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur at full strength for Stoke City trip
Mauricio Pochettino names a strong Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup for their clash away at Stoke City.Apr 18, 18:04
Jack Butland feared getting "bogged down" at Chelsea
Jack Butland explains the reasoning behind his decision to join Stoke City and not Chelsea from Birmingham City in 2013.Apr 17, 11:17
Mark Hughes: 'Give Jakob Haugaard time to adapt to Premier League'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes insists that Jakob Haugaard needs time to adapt to the Premier League having conceded six goals in his first two top-flight appearances.Apr 14, 17:54
Leicester City trio Kante, Mahrez, Vardy on PFA Players' Player shortlist
Leicester City trio N'Golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy are included on the PFA Players' Player of the Year shortlist.Apr 13, 12:11
Swansea City fightback stuns Stoke City
Swansea City come from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw with Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.Apr 2, 16:19
Team News: Jakob Haugaard in for Jack Butland against Swansea City
Jakob Haugaard starts in place of the injured Jack Butland as Stoke City host Swansea City.Apr 2, 13:16
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: 'We will miss Jack Butland'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that the Potters "will miss" injured goalkeeper Jack Butland in the final weeks of the season.Apr 1, 19:20
Preview:Stoke City vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Stoke City's home Premier League encounter against Swansea City at the Britannia Stadium.Mar 31, 17:17
Danny Higginbotham: 'Shay Given should replace Jack Butland'
Danny Higginbotham urges Stoke City manager Mark Hughes to pick Shay Given in goal for this weekend's home game against Swansea City.Mar 31, 11:39
Stoke City's Jack Butland undergoes successful operation on ankle fracture
Stoke City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland undergoes succcessful surgery on his ankle.Mar 30, 12:41
Team News: Danny Drinkwater handed England debut
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater is handed his England debut for the friendly against Netherlands at Wembley.Mar 29, 17:48
England keeper Jack Butland concedes dream of playing at Euro 2016 is over
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland accepts that he will not play for England at Euro 2016 because of a broken ankle that he suffered against Germany.Mar 29, 13:13
England manager Roy Hodgson 'disturbed' by Jack Butland's injury blow
England manager Roy Hodgson admits that it is "very disturbing and very upsetting" for Jack Butland to break his ankle so close to Euro 2016.Mar 28, 16:17
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Video: Sky Sports News left red-faced as prankster impersonates Shay Given
Sky Sports News gets duped live on air by a caller pretending to be Stoke City goalkeeper Shay Given.Mar 28, 10:55
Roy Hodgson unhappy with calls to drop England captain Wayne Rooney
Roy Hodgson will not listen to calls to drop Wayne Rooney, despite seeing his England side stage a remarkable comeback in Germany without their injured captain.Mar 27, 21:52
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland 'out of Euro 2016'
The Football Association confirms that Jack Butland has broken his ankle, all but ruling him out of Euro 2016.Mar 27, 20:02
Stoke City keeper Jack Butland confirms scan on ankle injury
Stoke City keeper Jack Butland is to undergo a scan on the ankle injury he sustained during England's friendly win over Germany.Mar 27, 20:00
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