Stoke City’s ‘outstanding human’ is Championship best and will still get better says boss

Stoke City manager Mark Robins has hailed goalkeeper Viktor Johansson as an "outstanding human" and the best goalkeeper in the Championship following a 1-0 win against Derby County. Johansson bounced back from a midweek error against Middlesbrough by producing a decisive late save against David Ozoh to secure the victory. Robins emphasized that the 28-year-old Sweden international still has room to improve despite his exceptional form.

Luke Graham scored the winning goal following a half-time substitution that introduced George Hirst for Jack McGlynn. Robins noted that his squad struggled with fatigue and cramp during the third match of a demanding week, but tactical adjustments helped them withstand pressure from John Eustace's side.