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Gareth Southgate branded a 'bloody idiot' by WWE superstar for leaving 'on fire' ex-Man Utd man out of England squad

The wrestling ace, a Rangers supporter, was aghast at the lack of recognition for the goalkeeper, who has been in fine form as the Gers have laid down a title challenge to Celtic and performed admirably in Europe. Typically, McIntyre was not one to mince his words when asked about Butland, who spent the second half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Manchester United.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"Yeah, they're idiots for leaving him out of the squad," McIntyre told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFxG3MxHC1ogUglvJeMHmVQ" target="_blank">That's Football.</a> "He is, along with the captain Tav (James Tavernier) our best player."We've tried multiple goalkeepers and had to bring (Alan) McGregor back but finally with Butland - he's the man, he's absolutely on fire. And to leave him out of the squad you're just an idiot, simple as that. You're a bloody idiot, from Drew McIntyre."

WHAT DREW MCINTYRE SAID

Born in Ayrshire, McIntyre is a huge Rangers fan and is regularly pictured in the club's shirt. After Old Firm rivals Celtic swept to two consecutive titles after Ange Postecoglou, this year's title race promises to be a close affair with Butland's form a factor.However, any hopes of a recall for the goalkeeper last capped in 2018 seemed to have evaporated when he was left out of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/england-player-ratings-vs-belgium-jude-bellingham-kobbie-mainoo/blt9de5c932fe092fff" target="_blank">England's list to face Brazil and Belgium this month</a>.

THE GOSSIP

Southgate may have to prepare for some more choice words from McIntyre when he names his squad for the European Championship in May. The England boss is expected to name his preliminary selection on May 21, with the final squad to be officially submitted to UEFA by June 7.

WHAT NEXT FOR GARETH SOUTHGATE?

Gareth Southgate branded a 'bloody idiot' by WWE superstar for leaving 'on fire' ex-Man Utd man out of England squad | Goal.com South Africa

WWE star Drew McIntyre branded England manager Gareth Southgate a &quot;bloody idiot&quot; for leaving goalkeeper Jack Butland out of his latest squad.

Gareth Southgate branded a &apos;bloody idiot&apos; by WWE superstar for leaving &apos;on fire&apos; ex-Man Utd man out of England squad