Liverpool and Manchester United have scouted Butland in recent years but Stoke have been adamant that he has a key role in their future, with the new deal expected to tie him to the Potters until 2021.

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Statistics this week revealed that Butland has been the most active goalkeeper in the top flight, making 100 saves in his 30 matches this season, which works out at 3.1 every game. He has also kept ten clean sheets so far this season, only conceding 36 goals.

Butland is also challenging Joe Hart for the England No 1 jersey and will be an integral part of Roy Hodgson's squad for the European Championships.

Hughes said: "It's still early days for Jack - he hasn't had a period where his form's 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.