Rangers: Jack Butland blows Philippe Clement away before St Johnstone.

Prior to Sunday’s Rangers vs. St Johnstone match, Philippe Clement took his time identifying Jack Butland.

Speaking to the media on Friday, February 16th, before the match at McDiarmid Park, the Belgian praised the leadership qualities of his goalie in the locker room as well.

On a free transfer to Ibrox in the summer, Butland has maybe been the most reliable player so far this year.

“Jack (Butland) is one of the best goalkeepers I have ever been with, both as a player and manager,” Clement stated on the team’s official Twitter account. He is a leader in the locker room as well as a superb goalie and guy.

Butland has excelled with the Rangers.

If Rangers had played ball in the face of Nottingham Forest’s interest, they would have sold the Englishman for a huge profit.

But the Greens were not slow to issue a warning to the Premier League team and any other teams hoping to sign the 30-year-old in January.

The club made a great deal when they signed Butland, and even if they had paid a few million more, it would still have been a terrific value.

For the Rangers, Butland’s reliable performances this season have been essential since they have demonstrated his leadership skills off the field as well as his ability to save shots.

Acquiring his services indicated the team’s desire to compete at the highest level while also fortifying the roster.

Butland has an impact that goes beyond just his goalkeeping abilities, as Clement correctly pointed out, with his leadership abilities being extremely useful in the locker room.

It would be ideal for Rangers to keep Butland on staff for an extended period of time, as this would provide continuity in their pursuit of success and stability in a crucial role.

A former midfielder for Everton and Liverpool has disclosed an offer to guarantee a permanent move to Ibrox, according to other Rangers news.