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​Butland warns Hart he wants England number one jersey

Stoke keeper Jack Butland is determined to put pressure on current number one England and Manchester City stopper Joe Hart.

The 22-year-old is not prepared to be Hart's understudy forever and will state his case for the gloves if he is picked against San Marino on Saturday evening.

He told a press conference broadcast on Sky Sports News: "I feel in great form and am really happy to be back in the squad and I don't want to be here to just make up the numbers.

"Joe's an incredible keeper who's established himself for a long time now. He's reached his 50 caps, which is brilliant, but for me I want to put pressure on him and hopefully get some game time.

"I'm going to enjoy the week but ultimately put some pressure on and show people what I'm about."

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