Veteran Shay Given still has plenty to offer, say Stoke

Stoke City are confident Shay Given has plenty left to offer at Premier League level after the veteran Ireland keeper secured a two-year deal at the club yesterday.

Given fills the gap left by veteran Thomas Sorensen’s departure at the end of the previous campaign, and with first-choice Asmir Begovic seemingly on his way out of the Britannia Stadium, with Chelsea stepping up their interest, the 39-year-old will provide competition for England U21 international Jack Butland.

“I know Shay particularly well from our time together at Manchester City and I’m really looking forward to working with him again,” said manager Mark Hughes.