The festive season took a worrying turn for Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland, who was rushed to the hospital over concerns of internal bleeding. The 31-year-old, a pivotal figure for the Scottish club,

FORMER England goalkeeper Jack Butland has been rushed to hospital with a significant internal bleed. The 31-year-old, who became a dad for the fourth time just 11 days ago, was due to feature for

Jack Butland has been rushed to hospital with "internal bleeding" as Rangers prepare for their Old Firm derby clash with Celtic.

Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland is ruled out of Thursday's Old Firm clash with Celtic at the Ibrox Stadium after suffering internal bleeding in his leg, the Scottish Premiership club said.

Celtic have a relatively clean bill of health for today’s Old Firm derby, though experienced winger James Forrest remains out with the injury he picked up against Rangers in last month’s controversial Scottish League Cup final.

Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland will miss Thursday’s Old Firm Derby after being hospitalised due to an ‘internal bleed’ in his leg. The 31-year-old has been released from hospital and expects ‘a full recovery sooner rather than later’ but has bemoaned the timing of the problem.