Surprise call as Barry Ferguson 'to hand Jack Butland Rangers return opportunity'

Barry Ferguson is reportedly ready to bring Jack Butland back into the Rangers starting XI.

It's claimed the Ibrox interim manager will select the former Manchester United keeper for the Scottish Premiership clash against Dundee United tonight.

(Image: PA) Butland had been taken out of the side after a number of errors with Liam Kelly coming into the starting XI.

The nine-time England cap last played for Rangers against Hibs on April 5. He was not involved for Rangers in the Europa League quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao.

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But, the Daily Record report that Butland will return this evening in a surprise Ferguson squad change.

Both Butland and Kelly are contracted at Rangers for next season as they compete for the No1 spot at Ibrox.

Butland is under contract until the summer of 2027 with Kelly entering the final year of his deal in the summer.