Stoke City defender Erik Pieters says that having so many internationals in their squad can only improve the Premier League club.

The Potters had ten players called up to represent their country this week.

"It says a lot about the club that we have so many who play for their country," the 27 year old told BBC Radio Stoke.

"It is very important to have players going away on an international break. When you play for different managers they can teach you different things. When you play international football, you get that experience."