Stoke City boss Steven Schumacher is delighted to have signed Ashley Phillips on loan as he expects the centre-back to add a lot to his side this season.

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Ashley Phillips joins Stoke City on loan

Phillips is still waiting for his senior Tottenham debut after signing from Blackburn Rovers a year ago and that wait is now set to go on for another year after the centre-back joined Stoke on a season-long loan deal.

The youngster had an outstanding loan spell at Plymouth Argyle last season, being an ever-present in the club’s back three and playing a crucial role in helping them stay in the Championship.

The 19-year-old will now get an opportunity to showcase his quality at the Bet365 Stadium as he aims to aid the Potters in their hopes of getting to the top half of the table and perhaps even pushing for a playoff spot.
Stoke are happy to have Ash Phillips

Schumacher is certainly pleased to have Phillips on board, insisting that the on-loan Tottenham man can be a key player for his side this season.

The Stoke boss told Stoke Sentinel about his newest signing: “Ash is a good player. He?ll add something to us. He did really well last year on his loan spell at Plymouth.

“He’s a real good profile, big, physical, he can run. He?s comfortable on the ball. He?s a good addition to the squad, especially because we?ve got Michael Rose out injured and he still will be for another couple of weeks.

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