Stoke City boss Tony Pulis was delighted with Tuncay's performance in victory over Bolton Wanderers.
The Turkey international has struggled to settle at the Potters.
But Pulis says: "Tunny has all the tools in the box and has shown them here.
"I think he understands the ethos of the team and the club now. He's getting what the squad is all about.
"Sometimes it is difficult for players to come in here and understand what it is about, how hard we work. I feel that's something he is trying to embrace."