Stoke City striker Peter Crouch insists they do not fear Valencia.

Los Che visit the Britannia Stadium on Thursday night for the first leg of their Europa League last-32 clash, with Stoke travelling out to the Mestalla next week.

Crouch said: "Everyone's looking forward to it. There's not been many opportunities in previous seasons to play the likes of Valencia at the Britannia.

"Everyone wants to play in it and it's a big, big game for the football club.

"It's going to be a massive test for us. There's some top sides in this competition and you've got to play so many games to get to the final. But over two legs, a game against Valencia is great for the fans and the players as well.

"Everyone knows about Valencia and what they offer. They're a top side, they move the ball very well, but that's not to say we'll be overawed by the occasion.

"It'll be a test for us but, certainly at the Britannia, we'll look to get a good result."