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Stoke City winger Million Manhoef says confidence is growing in the team after back to back away wins.

Manheof has scored three goals in his lhe last two games, helping Stoke beat Middlesbrough in the League Cup and Plymouth Argyle in the Championship.

Speaking to BBC Radio Stoke the 22-year-old says the team has a lot to build on:

"Even when we lose a game we don't need to get our heads down. We have a goal in front of us and if we lose we have to accept it and continue. I think the confidence though is quiet high."

Manhoef scored in the 1-0 win at Plymouth and celebrated in front of the Stoke supporters. He says they've been brilliant with him since he arrived in the Potteries earlier this year.

"They're great, they help me and the team a lot, keep us going through the hard moments and I love my song."

After an impressive start to the season the Dutchman has been called up to the Netherlands U23's squad for their European qualifiers against Georgia and North Macedonia.

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Latest episode: Stoke City 1-0 Plymouth Argyle

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Stoke City head coach Steven Schumacher is hoping for some positive news this week concerning Bosun Lawal's injury.

The midfielder signed from signed from Celtic in the summer but hasn't yet been involved in Schumacher's squad.

Speaking to BBC Radio Stoke, Schumacher provided an update on the 20-year-old's situation: "Bosun had another scan and is progressing."

He added, "If the scan comes back all clear then he can step up his work and it will take him a few weeks to get up to speed."

Meanwhile defenders Michael Rose and Enda Stevens are both expected to resume training during the international break.