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Butland could return to face Man City

Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland could return from an ankle injury to play against Manchester City, according to assistant boss Mark Bowen.

The 23-year-old, who fractured his ankle in England's friendly against Germany in March, missed the Stoke's 1-1 opening-day draw with Middlesbrough.

"Although Jack's not been training he's been out in the sunshine," Bowen said.

"Depending on how the rest of the week goes, there maybe a chance of him being available for Saturday."

Shay Given played in Stoke's stalemate at Boro after Butland suffered another ankle injury in training ahead of their trip to the Riverside.