Jack Butland signs new Stoke City deal

Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland has signed a new deal at the Britannia Stadium until 2019.

The form of Asmir Begovic has meant that Butland has been restricted to cup appearances this season, but that hasn't stopped the 22-year-old committing his future to the Potters for the next four years.

Chief executive Tony Scholes told the club's official website: "I'm delighted that Jack has decided to extend his contract with us and is now committed to the club until at least the summer of 2019.

"He's a player that Mark Hughes holds in very high regard and Roy Hodgson's decision to make him third-choice for the upcoming friendlies underlines his standing in the English game.

"Jack is a very ambitious young man and wants to play first team football on a regular basis for Stoke City."

Butland has made a total of nine appearances since moving to the club at the start of 2013.