England boss Gareth Southgate branded an ‘idiot’ by WWE superstar over controversial squad selection
RANGERS fans were stunned when Jack Butland missed Gareth Southgate’s squad for friendlies with Brazil and Belgium.
Then they were up in arms when he was over-looked for a second call-up in favour of James Trafford last week.
And that anger spread around the WORLD.
WWE superstar Drew McIntyre is warming up for Wrestlemania next week and the Gers-daft muscle man says even HE can’t believe the shocking snub.
Butland has become a fan favourite at Ibrox since his summer move from Crystal Palace earning a ‘Super Jack’ nickname and terrace song within months after a string of strong performances.
Those displays have re-shaped Rangers’ season under Philippe Clement – and thrust him into the international spotlight.
But although he HAD met up with the squad earlier in the campaign and there was a clamour for his inclusion, the Gers No1 was on the outside looking in once again.
And the snub left Drew McIntyre RAGING.
He told Gareth Southgate: “You’re just an IDIOT”.
McIntyre is a well-known Rangers fan and has previously clashed with Chris Sutton over the Old Firm rivalry with Celtic.
His support has even seen heavyweights like Triple H weigh in on the Scottish Premiership action in the past – and the Butland row hasn’t gone unnoticed either.
Asked on That’s Football social media channel, McIntyre vented his frustrations.
He said: “They’re idiots for leaving him out the squad.
“Along with the captain Tav, he’s our best player.
“We’ve been searching for such a long time to replace Allan McGregor in goal. We tried multiple keepers, then had to bring Allan McGregor back, but finally with Butland – he is the man.
“He’s absolutely on fire. He is as I say probably our best
player along with Tav.
“To leave him out the squad, you’re just an idiot. Simple as
that.
“You’re a bloody idiot – from Drew McIntyre.”
Southgate may have overlooked the 30-year-old – but his form hasn’t gone unnoticed – even across the Atlantic.
McIntyre added: “He’s amazing. I’m blown away by how amazing he has been for us.
“The whole team right now has so much momentum not unfortunately in the Europa – in the first game that wasn’t a bloody penalty – nonetheless with the league we’v e got a game in hand to get it done and Butland’s a big reason we’ve got all this momentum.”
England lost to Brazil and drew 2-2 with Belgium.
But now the international window has passed it’s back to league business.
Rangers face Hibs in a fiery re-run of their powderkeg Scottish Cup quarter final earlier this month and then meet arch-rivals Celtic next Sunday in a top of the table clash – the same day as McIntyre competes at Wrestlemania 40.
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