Jack Butland has backed James Tavernier in the face of criticism from the public over his qualifications as the Rangers captain.
Over his approximately nine years in Glasgow, the 31-year-old flying right-back has developed with the Ibrox team since joining in 2015.
James Tavernier was named Rangers’ captain by Steven Gerrard in 2018, and since then, he has developed into a vital member of the team on both ends of the field.
Despite this, a reputable Scottish journalist had expressed disapproval, stating that the Rangers captain lacked the “aura” necessary to hold the post of captain at Ibrox.
The topic of discussion is an alleged trip to Five Guys after the 3-0 victory against St Johnstone away from home.
Tav does that, Jack Butland said to RangersTV. “It’s not simple for someone to step up and score goals and take pens like he does.”
His daily practice is dedicated to improving his free kicks in particular.
Therefore, when you play and practice like he does, when you’re a leader like he is, those opportunities come his way and he earns them. He has given us another important objective for today.
Speaking following James Tavernier’s superb free-kick away to Kilmarnock that brought Rangers back level, Jack Butland disagrees.
The Rangers goalkeeper lauded the captain’s unwavering dedication to the Ibrox cause and called him a “leader.”
Since joining the Rangers in 2015, James Tavernier has been nothing short of amazing, becoming a permanent fixture in Ibrox history.
Currently leading the team in defensive goals scored (the goal against Killie was his 121st while wearing a Gers jersey), he has made a huge impact in previous seasons.
But Rangers supporters are witnessing a more seasoned, focused, and composed Tav than ever this season—a season in which Tavernier has scored more than 20 goals for the first time.
Jack Butland – a Premier League quality goalkeeper who is set for a call-up to the England squad – clearly holds Rangers captain James Tavernier in high esteem.
The goalkeeper is also a part of the club’s leadership team and we’d urge fans to take Butland’s comments more seriously than just about anyone else’s.
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