Jack Butland targets England No 1 spot at World Cup "I know this is a very difficult period for him but I know it is going to make him stronger," he said. I am sure he is going to come back even better, especially in a World Cup year. He has been labelled one of the best in the world, which I think he is, but with it comes the pressure. When you make mistakes, there are a lot of people waiting to shoot you down. He has gone through a tough time, but there is one thing I do know about him and he will be burning inside to get back playing. I'm sure this short stint out of the team will only make him stronger. I sympathise with him because I have made mistakes and I know how it works. I don't know how it feels to be in his position right now. That is obviously the position I want to get to. Butland was signed from Birmingham by Stoke in January but is yet to make his first-team debut, due to the form of Asmir Begovic. And the 20-year-old agreed to join Barnsley on loan in September in a bid to enhance his chances to appearing at the World Cup next year. Butland will captain the under-21s in their double-header against Finland and San Marino and admits he has not given up hope of breaking into Hodgson's senior squad. We all want to play for the full international side. This is a stepping stone for everyone," he said. It is a chance to perform in front of international coaches. The senior management staff will be keeping an eye on everyone here, as I'm sure they have at our respective clubs. Every time we get together it is a chance to show what we are about. The target next summer is a very attractive one. We are all hoping to get there.