Stoke City boss Tony Pulis was pleased with the debut of Matthew Etherington in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Liverpool.

Pulis said: "I thought he did really well as he has not played many games recently.

"His fitness is not yet at the correct level but he is a threat. He creates spaces for other people and we've needed that all season."

Etherington said: "We deserved at least the point. They didn't create a lot and we had the better chances.

"I've seen more than enough to think we'll stay up. Teams don't like coming to Stoke. The fans here are unbelievable and it's something special to hear them."