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Southampton win provides confidence boost heading into the summer, says Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland

Jack Butland has spoken of the satisfaction he has taken from his end to the season after excelling in Stoke's 1-0 victory at Southampton on Sunday.

The goalkeeper, 24, was restricted to only five appearances in the 2016-17 campaign after fracturing his right ankle playing in England's 3-2 win away to Germany in March 2016.

Stoke had a difficult start to the season in his absence, until their player of the year Lee Grant was recruited.

Stoke keeper Jack Butland is confident heading into the summer after a fine end to the season
Stoke keeper Jack Butland is confident heading into the summer after a fine end to the season
Butland kept Southampton at bay as Stoke ended the season with a fine 1-0 away victory
Butland kept Southampton at bay as Stoke ended the season with a fine 1-0 away victory

However even amid Grant's fine form, Butland has recovered his starting position and demonstrated his value by repeatedly denying Southampton at St Mary's.