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Mark Hughes: Peter Crouch is "enjoying" his football

Stoke City striker Peter Crouch is "enjoying" his football at the moment, according to his manager Mark Hughes.

Manager Mark Hughes has insisted that Peter Crouch has enjoyed being part of the new style of football that Stoke City have played this season.

On a number of occasions, the former England international has featured as a lone striker, with the likes of Jonathan Walters offering support from an advanced midfield role.

Having adapted the tactics of late to benefit Crouch, Hughes believes that the 33-year-old is reaping the rewards.

"He's enjoying what we are doing, what's happening around him. He's getting more opportunities," Hughes is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail. "At times he has been isolated and we haven't been able to give him the support he's needed.

"As his strength is his ability in the air and to bring other people into the game, so you have to play the right way to get the best out of him. Now he's got more support around him which is going to help him and us."

Crouch has scored eight goals in all competitions this season.

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