Potters unite behind Shawcross

STOKE have united in their support of Ryan Shawcross after the horror tackle which broke the leg of Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey.

As Arsenal confirmed that the Welsh teenager had suffered fractures to the tibia and fibula of his right leg and would miss the rest of the season at least, Stoke boss Tony Pulis, while condemning the tackle, defended Shawcross’ character.

And the 22-year-old, who in a surprising twist was later named in the England squad for the first time, has also received the backing of his team-mates.