James McArthur knows Rangers lost a huge personality and leader following goalkeeper Allan McGregor’s departure.
But the former Scotland international insists his ex-Crystal Palace team-mate Jack Butland has the ability and the character to fill that void at Ibrox. England international Butland has become Rangers manager Michael Beale’s third summer signing, following on from Norwich midfielder Kieran Dowell and Chelsea defender Dujon Sterling, after penning a four-year deal.
And McArthur is confident he can be a success with the Glasgow giants. McArthur played alongside Butland at Palace prior to the goalkeeper’s loan move to Manchester United in January. He admits the Eagles lost a vocal presence and dressing-room leader when he left for Old Trafford. Having played with McGregor for Scotland, McArthur knows the former Ibrox No.1, who made over 500 appearances for Rangers, was cut from the same cloth. And he believes Butland is the perfect addition to take over from McGregor as last line of defence.
