Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says matchwinner Bojan Krkic is already proving among his best signings.

Krkic struck in victory at Leicester City.

"It was a good, well-worked goal, and no more than we deserved as I felt in general play we were the more creative team," said Hughes.

"Defensively we were rock solid. In fairness we didn't have to deal with too much because ahead of them the midfield nipped things in the bud and didn't allow Leicester to gain momentum in the game."

As for the inspirational Bojan, a delighted Hughes remarked: "He's getting better every game.

"The Premier League is a strong league, and he understood that when he came, but initially he was taken aback by it.

"But he has learned very quickly, he is an intelligent player, and a very talented one as well.

"We've had to wait a little bit, but now he is up to speed and he is enjoying being part of a good team, one that looks to involve him and recognises the ability he has.

"He is thriving in this environment after feeling a little unwanted over the past two or three years, being on the edges of teams he has been involved with, but that's not the case with him here.

"Obviously he is an outstanding player, but I've also been really impressed with his personality.

"Given his career path some players' heads would have been turned, but he is very level, he has great humility, is a good professional and we're really pleased with him."

Suggested Bojan has become one of his better acquisitions, Hughes concurred, adding: "He is up there.

"The money we paid for him takes people aback I would suggest given some of the figures bandied about for other players.

"If you look at what we've got for the money we've paid then we have done really well."