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Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland set for up to 10 weeks out after ankle surgery

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has confirmed Jack Butland is facing up to 10 weeks out following his ankle surgery.

That was the timeframe suggested by the club's chairman Peter Coates last week, ahead of Potters and England goalkeeper Butland having the operation on Monday.

And Hughes said on Friday: 'I saw Jack yesterday, for the first time since the operation.

Jack Butland will be out for more than two months after undergoing ankle surgery
Jack Butland will be out for more than two months after undergoing ankle surgery
The Stoke goalkeeper sustained the injury while representing his country in March u00a0
The Stoke goalkeeper sustained the injury while representing his country in March
Premier League veteran Shay Given will deputise for his injured Stoke team-mate
Premier League veteran Shay Given will deputise for his injured Stoke team-mate

'All reports are it went really well.