Philippe Clement has backed Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland to receive an England recall, insisting the 30-year-old "deserves" the opportunity.

The former Crystal Palace and Manchester United shot-stopper last played for his country in 2018 but his form this season has put him back in contention for a place in Gareth Southgate's squad.

It is understood Butland could be recalled for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

And Clement has nothing but good things to say about the Ibrox goalkeeper.

He said: "I would love it if Jack Butland got an international call-up because I believe he deserves it.

"He has been great for the team and he is important in the dressing room."

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Butland has nine caps for his country and could be set to take advantage of Aaron Ramsdale's lack of playing time at Arsenal and Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope's injury to return to the fold.

Butland has reportedly kept in contact with Southgate and took it upon himself to meet the England boss while they prepared for their friendly against Scotland last November.

National team goalkeeping coach, Martyn Margetson, has also been keeping tabs on the Rangers No1.

England are building up to the European Championships where they face a group of Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia.