STOKE, UK -- Stoke City star Jack Butland has generously donated £5,000 to Great Britain's women's Deaf football team, as he showed why he's one of the Premier League's nice guys.
An online appeal aiming to raise £10,000 - half the amount the British team need to attend June's Deaf World Cup in Italy - has now reached its target thanks to Butland's donation.
On Thursday morning GB Deaf Football tweeted: 'Wow! Thank you so much @JackButland-One for the £5000 donation. We are in shock! Just £1890 to go.'
Wow! Thank you so much @JackButland_One for the £5000 donation. We are in shock! Just £1890 to go ⚽️🇬🇧 https://t.co/SiDAfvAHhp— GBDeafFootball (@GB_DeafFootball) December 31, 2015Butland, 22, responded: 'I've learnt a lot from major tournaments, experiences I'll never forget, I'd love for you to experience the same!'
Further support for the appeal has come from England internationals Fran Kirby, Jade Moore, Jo Potter and Lucy Bronze, along with Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock.
Butland, who has three England caps, also works as an ambassador for the Kick It Out anti-discrimination campaign.
The 22-year-old has been in sensational form for Stoke City F.C. this season, earning many plaudits and international recognition.
Some are tipping Butland to push Joe Hart for England's No 1 spot ahead of Euro 2016 in France.
SOURCE - DAILYMAIL
