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Jack Butland was expected to start for England against Germany at Wembley
The Stoke City keeper suffered a broken finger in training on Thursday
Butland will be out for up to six weeks, which is a major blow to Mark Hughes
Lee Grant, who impressed for the Potters last season, will deputise for club

Published: 08:56 EDT, 10 November 2017 | Updated: 10:57 EDT, 10 November 2017

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Jack Butland has been ruled out for up to six weeks after breaking a finger during a training session with England on Thursday.

The 24-year-old saw a specialist on Friday morning and Stoke's medical staff have decided he does not require surgery.

However his absence will still come as a devastating blow to Mark Hughes with his side struggling to find form this season.

Jack Butland is out for up to six weeks after breaking a finger during England training

The Stoke goalkeeper was expected to start at Wembley in Friday's friendly against Germany

Butland took to Twitter on Thursday to express his disappointment at his latest injury

Stoke are now likely to seek compensation from the FA for Butland's lay-off which could see him miss crucial matches against Brighton, Crystal Palace, Swansea, Burnley and West Ham.

He was out for more than a year after fracturing his ankle for England against Germany in March 2016.

Butland played in England's final World Cup qualifier and manager Gareth Southgate was set to continue with the 24-year-old for the visit of world champions Germany.

He is widely viewed as Joe Hart's successor as No 1 and has impressed this season despite Stoke being just three points above the Premier League relegation zone.

Lee Grant will deputise for the Potters — the 34-year-old stopper played 30 games in all competitions last season and impressed.