THE ESSENTIAL

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has expressed his delight at the support Ryan Shawcross has received from a number of senior England stars.

Striker Tuncay has pledged his future to Stoke after marking his full Premier League debut for the club with a goal against Wigan.

James Beattie's future remains unclear with Stoke reluctant to comment on reports of an alleged bust-up between the player and boss Tony Pulis.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has hailed Matthew Etherington's recent form for the club and insisted "he has got to be looked at" by Fabio Capello.

Middlesbrough have signed Dave Kitson on a two-month loan from Stoke, with the flame-haired frontman set to debut on Saturday at The Riverside.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates insists forward Tuncay Sanli does have a future at the club despite the latest hiccup in his short Potters career.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has confirmed the Potters are close to securing the long-term future of highly-rated central defender Ryan Shawcross.

Stoke goalkeeper Steve Simonsen has played down the plane drama on the club's return from Portsmouth, but admitted it was "pretty eventful".

Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has revealed he has agreed terms on a new contract extension at the Britannia Stadium.

Ryan Shawcross insists he is not looking to leave Stoke to join a bigger club after being backed for an England call-up by manager Tony Pulis.

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Who? - Jermaine Pennant
Where is he? - Real Zaragoza
Who is he linked with? - Stoke City
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Who? - Leon Cort
Where is he? - Stoke City
Who is he linked with? - West Bromwich Albion
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