Shawcross: Potters positive despite Leicester blip

Surrendering a 2-0 lead to the Premier League champions was a harsh way to go into the Christmas period for Stoke City, but captain Ryan Shawcross is adamant his side have brushed off the disappointment.

Two goals in 16 minutes cost the Potters all three points against Leicester City on December 17, a victory that would have seen them sit in the top half come the festivities.

And with back-to-back away games at Liverpool and Chelsea to come before the year is out, it may be an opportunity Mark Hughes’ charges are be left to rue.

But Shawcross insists the feelings of the draw have quickly passed, eyeing up a swift return to form with the mood in the camp still impressively high.

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“We are in a decent place at the moment, and we will hopefully be able to use that to our advantage over the coming week or so,” he said.

“I know that some supporters got caught up in the emotions of not seeing out the game against Leicester last time out, but as players we have to keep ourselves on a level base.

“Yes, it was frustrating not to have won the game but we won’t allow what happened towards the end to affect us moving forward.

“When we win we quickly move on from it and start looking towards the next match and when we lose, we address things and move on from that too.”