Peter Crouch's bicycle kick was described by Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp as one of the best goals he has ever seen. Pompey ran out 2-1 winners against Stoke with Crouch's overhead opener already a contender for goal of the season.

"It was a wonderful goal from Peter Crouch," Redknapp told Sky Sports.

"That was one of the best goals I've ever seen. The technique for the volley was fantastic."

Redknapp admitted his side struggled to cope with Stoke set-piece specialist Rory Delap.

"It's a nightmare, I don't know how you deal with it, it's so difficult.

"We're a big side - we have big Crouch and Diop in front, but the ball comes in at such a trajectory it's so difficult to deal with.

"It's like defending 15 to 20 corners a game eventually they are going to break the gap at some stage."

Redknapp also praised the fitness of his players.

"Yes it's been a terrific week, starting with the great win against Tottenham, and a great result in Portugal.

"Today I thought they were fantastic, the slick football we played the way we moved the ball the way passed the ball was top class.

"You worry about one or two of them (after the Uefa Cup clash), but they recovered.

"Sol Campbell was magnificent and Sylvain (Distin) along side him felt tired on Thursday but recovered and pulled it out today and it was a great performance."