Stoke record successive Championship wins for the first time this season

Stoke City manager, Narcis Pelach is pleased to finally register back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Wednesday's 2-0 win at Blackburn followed a 2-1 victory over Derby at the weekend.

"We competed very well, the belief and the fight was at the maximum level we could offer," Pelach told BBC Radio Stoke.

"The first 20 minutes we knew would be difficult and we prepared for that, we talked about being competitive and then waiting for our moment.

"The team has been brilliant in terms of effort, energy and desire and you have to make sure you stay in games and we did it."

Stoke are at home to in-form Millwall on Saturday before the international break.

"Back-to-back wins is important because it brings confidence to the team but it's just a win, we need to put it to bed quickly and think about the next game against Millwall."