Southampton 0-0 Stoke: Paul Lambert's side remain in the relegation zone after stalemate at St Mary's

Daily Mail | March 3, 2018

Jack Butland spoke this week about wanting clarity as soon as possible about who will be England's No 1 at the World Cup.

He proceeded to remind Gareth Southgate of his abilities here with a series of important second-half saves to keep surging Southampton at bay and earn Stoke City a valuable point in their survival bid.

Butland saved well from Josh Sims, Cedric Soares and Nathan Redmond as Southampton, frankly terrible before the break, threw everything forward after it in search of a priceless win in this six-pointer.

Peter Crouch has his hands on his head as another chance goes begging for Stoke at St Mary's on Saturday afternoon

Stoke forwardu00a0Maxim Choupo-Moting tangles with Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy as the visitors chase a goal — Stoke forward Maxim Choupo-Moting tangles with Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy as the visitors chase a goal

Stoke forward Xherdan Shaqiri shields the ball from Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand as the rain falls down at St Mary's

Southampton forward Nathan Redmond seeks a way through for the home side as Stoke defender Moritz Bauer tracks his run

Josh Sims enjoyed a productive afternoon on the right hand side for Southampton. CLICK HERE for more from MATCH ZONE — Josh Sims enjoyed a productive afternoon on the right hand side for Southampton.