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'It feels like a family here' - Stoke's Phillips

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Stoke City defender Ashley Phillips admits he has had to be patient for game time this season, but says he feels at home with the club.

The Potters are currently third in the Championship and face an away trip against Millwall on Tuesday night (19:45 BST).

He told BBC Radio Stoke: "I didn't get a single minute in pre-season so it has been about getting up to speed so far, but when you are in the side it's about staying in.

"I have had to be patient but the competition has been great and we are all pushing each other which has helped us end up being as high up as we are.

"It feels like a family, it feels like home for everyone. Everybody is pushing each other and we hold each other accountable, which is what you need to be high up in the league."

Mark Robins' side hold the best defensive record in the league so far, with only six goals conceded in their opening 10 games.

"It is brilliant news to have the record, it means that we are doing our jobs and clean sheets win games," said Phillips.

"We have to take one game at a time as in the Championship anyone can beat anyone on their day, so we have to be humble."