Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is proud over the progress of defender Ryan Shawcross.

The young centre-half is being tipped for future England honours.

Pulis told the Daily Mail: "I saw him play twice for United's third team, not even their reserves, in two pre-season games and I just liked him.

"He was big, had good quality and was quick enough. He looked a bit like Bambi at times but I thought 'We can make a player'. I spoke to Alex and we did a deal."