HE'S ALRIGHT, JACK

Published date16 March 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
The Ibrox No1 (left) suffered a double blow on Thursday as he failed to win a slot in Gareth Southgate's Three Lions squad then

Rangers were bombed out of the Europa League by Benfica.

But boss Clement said: "I don't like this talk about 'him, him, Turn to Page 51 ¦ From Back Page him'. It is about 'us' and everybody together .

"Jack is not busy with himself, he is busy with the team and is helping the team with his experience.

"That is our strength and what we will show in the next couple of weeks."

Asked if he was surprised to see the 31-year-old miss out on a recall after a magnificent season between the sticks for Rangers., Clement said: "I've said from the beginning I will never interfere with what another manager needs to do with his selection because you don't know all the Details .

"Jack was ready to be there, so I think that proves that in England they have a lot of really good goalkeepers if he's not there.

"I spoke with Jack shortly on Thursday afternoon but it was not really necessary because he was focused on the game, which he showed."

The defeat to Benfica was a blow, but Clement has vowed to pick his squad up...

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