Jack Butland backs Rangers star to shine against Celtic in Hampden final after lighting up Europa League Nico Raskin was awarded player of the match in midweek draw with Spurs Midfielder has impressed this season on his return from injury Butland believes he could play a key role in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup final By STEPHEN MCGOWAN Published: 22:30, 13 December 2024 | Updated: 22:30, 13 December 2024 e-mail 52 shares View comments In the post-match melee of the game against Tottenham , Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland made a beeline for the player of the match. Plagued by injuries for much of his two years in Glasgow, Nico Raskin embodies the recent improvement at Ibrox. With every game, with every victory, he grows a little stronger.
Against Ange Postecoglou ’s expensively assembled English Premier League outfit, the Belgian had his best game in a Rangers jersey to date. Replicate the same performance against Celtic at Hampden tomorrow and Rangers have a chance of nullifying their oldest rivals to retain the Premier Sports Cup. ‘I said it to him after the game, it’s one of the best — if not the best — I’ve ever seen him play,’ revealed Butland.
‘So hopefully he can top that on the weekend. ‘I’m really, really pleased for him. He’s been brilliant, as were so many the other night.
I thought Dio (Mohamed Diomande) was fantastic as well. Hamza (Igamane), the way he led the line. Tav was brilliant.
So was Jefte. Jack Butland has hailed the performances of .
