This is something else from the Stoke No.1.
In the space of four days, the Euro 2016 dreams of Jack Butland and Rob Elliot were cruelly ended by injury.
Butland damaged ankle ligaments in England’s 3-2 win over Germany, on Friday, while Elliot was stretchered out of Ireland’s 2-2 draw with Slovakia, last night.
It emerged, earlier today, that Elliot will be out of action for around six months after scans confirmed damage to his cruciate ligament.
Elliot will, without doubt, bounce back stronger for Newcastle United and Ireland.
Butland, meanwhile, will also miss this summer’s championships and has already shared a post-operative picture from his hospital bed.
The 23-year-old has taken time out from his recovery to wish Elliot all the best with his. He also offered him around to watch some of the Euros.
mate, gutted for you and wish you a solid recovery! you can come round mine and we can watch the euros together! head up mate! @the_dilsh 🙏🏼
— Jack Butland (@JackButland_One) March 30, 2016
While it will be a shame to see Euro 2016 without such fine goalkeeping talents, it is great to know the future of the international game is in such safe, sound hands.
UPDATE:
Elliot has got back in touch with the England netminder, and has a cunning plan for both men to keep the boredom away during the summer that involves beer, and more beer.
Cheers mate. Gutted for you.come back stronger big man. Sounds a plan I will bring the beers 👍🍺 https://t.co/YeHjU2QjuZ
— Rob Elliot (@the_dilsh) March 30, 2016
