Jack Butland has not done his hopes of a return to the Premier League much good after making two costly errors in Stoke’s Championship defeat at Preston.

Here, PA charts the highs and lows of a goalkeeper who has often been held up as a potential international star.

High

Soccer – npower Football League Championship – Birmingham City v Charlton Athletic – St Andrews
Jack Butland made his breakthrough at Birmingham (Nick Potts/PA)

Low

Olympics – London 2012 Olympics – Soccer – Team GB Training Session – Champneys Hotel and Spa
Jack Butland had an Olympics to forget (PA Archive)

High

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Jack Butland made his Premier League debut against Everton (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Low

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Injury stalled Jack Butland’s progress (Martin Rickett/PA)

High

Germany v England – International Friendly – England Press Conference – St George’s Park
Jack Butland became England’s youngest goalkeeper (Nick Potts/PA)

Low

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Jack Butland made two major errors against Preston (Nick Potts/PA)

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