Stoke City boss Mark Hughes was pleased with their 2-0 win over Burnley.

Beset by injuries and suspension last weekend, the Potters switched to a 3-4-3 system for the victory at Watford and Hughes persisted with the formation and personnel against the Clarets as first-half goals from Jonathan Walters and Marc Muniesa moved them ninth in the table.

With Joe Allen, free from suspension, and Glenn Whelan, back from injury, only on the bench, Hughes praised the collective strength of his squad.

"It's pleasing - given the run we're on there's a good feeling at this moment in time," he said.

"It was a difficult game for us. The decision before the game was whether or not I made changes from last week. I just felt it was important to recognise everybody in the group.

"We're coming into a period where we're going to need everybody and I felt given the good performance last week, I couldn't find a reason to take anybody out of the team.

"Sometimes you have to trust your group, not disappoint them, and that was my thought process. They didn't let me down."