Jack Butland knew England boss Gareth Southgate would be watching him at Stoke and was delighted he could state his case for an international return with a clean sheet.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper made three key saves in the 0-0 draw with West Ham in just his second appearance since coming back from a 13-month injury lay-off.
Butland had been out of action having fractured his ankle when playing for the Three Lions in March 2016, with two proposed returns scuppered by further setbacks, and his inclusion in Stoke's team was the reason for Southgate's presence at the bet365 Stadium.