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Hughes: Crouch back to his best
- Updated: January 3, 2017
Mark Hughes believes Peter Crouch is playing some of the best football of his career and is confident he will get a new contract.
Stoke ended a run of five games without a win as Ryan Shawcross and Crouch netted in a 2-0 victory over Watford.
Crouch had been out in the wilderness under Hughes but his second goal in three days put a strong case forward for his contract – which expires in July – to be renewed at the end of the season.
“He’s been playing really well and fully merits his place in the team,” Hughes said.
“If you put balls …