FORMER England goalkeeper Jack Butland has been rushed to hospital with a serious internal bleed.
The 31-year-old, who became a dad for the fourth time just 11 days ago, was due to feature for Rangers in the Old Firm derby tomorrow.
But he will not be available due to a health scare.
According to the Rangers Review, Butland was admitted to hospital on Tuesday evening with a “significant” internal bleed.
He spent the night under medical care before being discharged this morning.
However, the goalkeeper will be sidelined for the Old Firm derby with sources telling SunSport he is not fit enough to play.
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Butland is understood to be devastated about missing out.
The former England international announced the birth of his fourth child on December 21.
He was named in the Rangers squad prior to the club’s match against Dundee but withdrew after the warm-up to be with his wife.
Butland is currently in his second season with the Scottish side.
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He joined as a free agent following the expiry of his Crystal Palace deal in July 2023.
Prior to that, the goalkeeper spent six months on loan at Manchester United but did not make a first team appearance.
Butland made his senior England debut in August 2012 at the age of 19 years and 158 days.
He went on to make nine appearances for the Three Lions before falling out of favour.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
