‘You’ve got to, right?’ – Ben Johnson on loan deal, regular action at last and Stoke City focus

Stoke City defender Ben Johnson has expressed his satisfaction with receiving regular playing time after joining the club on a season-long loan from Ipswich Town. The 26-year-old explained that he is fully committed to the move as if it were a permanent transfer, emphasizing that consistent game time is vital for reaching his peak performance.

Johnson has already completed seven full 90-minute matches for Stoke this season, surpassing his total of six with Ipswich throughout the previous campaign. He noted that playing regularly has helped him rebuild rhythm and confidence as Stoke City entered the international break placed seventh in the Championship.