Peter Crouch is frustrated by the lack of action he's seen for Stoke City this season.

Crouch was involved in all but five of the Potters' Premier League fixtures last season but this term has played just 45 minutes of top-flight football.

He said: “It's been frustrating. Obviously I want to be playing and I haven't really played.

“Have I chatted to the manager about the situation? Obviously, yes. We speak and have dialogue and sometimes it can be frustrating. You give your opinion.

"It's one of those things. I think every player goes through it.

“It's been very tough. We have some very decent players here. From the start of this season, I've not been that involved.

“The club know I will give everything for the team. When given the opportunity hopefully I can change the manager's mind. I enjoy playing for the club. It is moving in the right direction and it's a good place to be at the moment.

“What I ideally want to do is force my way back in and play some more games."