Jack Butland reveals Rangers selfish streak after admitting he got ‘carried away with trying to help others’
Jack Butland has revealed his Rangers selfish streak to get back to his best after admitting he got "carried away with trying to help others".
The Ibrox No1 was back to his best as he denied Hearts on numerous occasions in the 3-1 win at Tynecastle. He had a personal battle going on with striker Elton Kabangu which included a brilliant low finger tip save. It was a much needed result for under-fire Philippe Clement after last weekend's Scottish Cup shocker against Queen's Park at Ibrox. The results and the future of the Belgian boss have dominated the headlines this week from fans, ex-pros and pundits with hopes of domestic silverware basically over.
Reflecting on the win in Gorgie and his own performance, Butland told Sky Sports,: "Needed after the weekend. We've had some good results of late but we've had too many like the weekend just gone. So it has been a frustrating and difficult week for the fans and players alike. So it was important we got a win and it didn't matter how.
"I thought at times we were really good and at times a bit sloppy and gave them a little bit too much time and space to play but the boys were clinical and I thought the defending all bar one situation - obviously the goal - I thought the boys stood up.
"It is difficult to do that when you've been here and know what is expected. You can be at the highest of highs and it is the end of the world when you lose. Or have results like last weekend.
"Some of the boys needed to feel that to know this is what Rangers is all about and how it needs to be and how much it needs to hurt. You come to a team that is in a bit of form and I imagine they were expecting to try to turn us over today. The message was simple in the changing room. That can't happen. I thought the boys stood up. Things to do better of course but a really important result."
On his own performance, he continued: "I think it's been a difficult season for us all. I am the first person to look at myself. Over the course of time I think I have been performing at a top level. But there are moments I have needed to do better. For me, there has been a big internal sort of focus if you like on trying to perform and do my job the best I can for this team.
"Sometimes I've been caught and carried away with trying to help others. And deal with things and do you know what, I just need to focus on myself. That is what is best for this team. I am happy with my performances and the boys should be happy too."
