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The 14 Stoke City players set for extra training as Mark Robins prepares for battle at the top

Mark Robins is trying to make sure Stoke City pick up where they left off going into a flood of fixtures in the Championship…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:13 AM
The 14 Stoke City players set for extra training as Mark Robins prepares for battle at the top
Key Things to Know
  • Mark Robins has 14 senior Stoke City players available for training during the international break.
  • Stoke City are preparing for an upcoming top-of-the-table clash against Birmingham City.
  • Striker Sam Gallagher is building fitness after returning to the matchday squad against Portsmouth.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Stoke City manager Mark Robins will work with 14 senior players during the international break ahead of their top-of-the-table clash against Birmingham City. Non-international players are regrouping at Clayton Wood following a win at Portsmouth, with a fortnight to prepare for a congested winter schedule that features 10 matches in 41 days.

The training group includes forward Sam Gallagher as he works toward full fitness, alongside defenders Ben Johnson, Ben Wilmot, Ben Gibson, and Maksym Talovierov. Eric Bocat and Aaron Cresswell are progressing from knee injuries, while several under-21 players will supplement senior sessions as 11 internationals travel for national team duty.

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