Stoke boss Mark Hughes says Jack Butland is in line for a deal after establishing himself as the club's No 1 custodian.

The England international is less than a year into his current long-term deal but has stepped up to become first choice since Asmir Begovic left for Chelsea last summer.

"I certainly wouldn't be averse to it," said Hughes, speaking at his press conference ahead of Wednesday's game against Newcastle.

"Obviously, Jack's just signed a long-term deal, but that was just prior to the situation we had with Asmir. At that point Jack wasn't the confirmed No 1 which he is now - circumstances have changed and that's the thinking behind revisiting the contract situation.

"Yes [he is one of the best in the Premier League]. The chief executive won't thank me for saying that because it makes negotiations more difficult, but I think he's shown it over the games he's played this season.

"It's still early days for Jack - he hasn't had a period where his forms plateaued and that can happen to a young 'keeper. But I just think his manner is very calm and those periods will be few and far between."