Stoke City's Jack Butland set for loan switch

Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland has insisted that he is prepared to leave the Potters in an attempt to boost his chances of getting picked in England's squad for next year's World Cup in Brazil. 

The talented shot-stopper who currently plays second fiddle to Asmir Begovic at the Britannia Stadium, admits that he needs to play regularly to have any chance of making it to the national team squad for the World Cup next summer.

Butland told reporters : "It will be sorted out in the next few weeks so there is no worry  there. Without a doubt, to go to Rio is my target.

"I know the only chance of me getting there is to be playing week in, week out and putting in extremely good performances. I want to make sure I do that to give myself the best opportunity of going.

"It is difficult being a keeper because only one of you can play – and I have no shame in not playing ­because of Asmir. He is an incredible keeper, but I have improved since I joined Stoke and that is important to me."