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Birmingham won't Cup-tie Fulham, Liverpool target Butland

The future of Birmingham City goalkeeper Jack Butland is set to come to a head tonight.

Birmingham manager Lee Clark will leave out Jack Butland against Leeds United to stop him being cup-tied - even though he hopes his teenage goalkeeper will not be sold.

Southampton, Fulham, Liverpool and Arsenal are all chasing the England prospect.

"There's nothing happened over Jack, but as a manager I've got to look at all types of scenarios and also the possibility of Jack being in a cup-tied situation," said Brum boss Lee Clark.

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