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  7. What are your thoughts on Robins' new contract?

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    Robins: 'This came out of the blue'

    Stoke City boss Mark Robins says he's "over the moon" to have his contract at the club extended with a three-and-a-half year deal.

    "From now on, we've got to go and achieve something," Robins told BBC Radio Stoke.

    "Tangibly, that makes sense to go and win something and be rewarded like that. This is just out the blue and I'm really appreciative of it.

    "I love being the manager of this football club. My commitment was never in doubt and is never in doubt."

    What do you think of his new deal Potters fans?

    Let us know your thoughts on Robins' contract extension here.

  8. Mark Robins in the dugout

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  22. Mubama on target twice for England Under-21s

    Divin Mubama celebrates with England U21 team-mate Rico LewisGetty Images

    Stoke City striker Divin Mubama scored twice as England Under-21s moved to the top of their European Championship qualifying group.

    The on-loan Manchester City forward scored the first and fourth goals in a 4-0 win over Slovakia in Presov.

    Mubama's brace made it three goals in his past two games for the U21 side after he scored in a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland at Birmingham's St Andrew's Stadium last Friday.

    England are the defending European champions having won the title in the summer when beating Germany 3-2 in the final, also in Slovakia.

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