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Former Stoke City coach issues verdict on strikers and search for 10-goal man

Stoke City have scored in 15 of their 16 games so far this season but are still looking for a striker who can find the net regularly…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:55 AM
Former Stoke City coach issues verdict on strikers and search for 10-goal man
Key Things to Know
  • Former Stoke City coach Phillips believes the club's strikers must step up and achieve double figures this season.
  • Stoke City sit fourth in the Championship having failed to score in only one of their 16 matches.
  • Midfielder Jack McGlynn leads the scoring charts with four goals from eight starts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Stoke City coach Phillips shared his verdict on the club's striking options, urging the forwards to step up and reach double figures. While Stoke City sit fourth in the Championship and have scored in 15 of their 16 matches, their primary center-forwards have only managed a handful of league goals this campaign.

Phillips noted that creating consistent chances and finding a forward suited to the manager's system are essential for long-term success. Midfielder Jack McGlynn currently leads the team with four goals, while strikers Lamine Cisse, Robert Bozenik, and George Hirst have contributed fewer strikes.

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