Grant McCann praises his Peterborough side’s attitude after draw with Stoke

Grant McCann praised his Peterborough side’s attitude after earning a late 2-2 draw against Stoke.

Jonson Clarke-Harris scored a stoppage-time penalty to earn Peterborough a crucial point after Lewis Baker’s spot-kick in the 84th minute looked like securing Stoke a first win in eight.

Jacob Brown had given the visitors a first-half lead only for Clarke-Harris to level five minutes later.

McCann said: “It was two evenly-matched teams in terms of the formations. I was disappointed with the first goal. It was sloppy from us and we didn’t clear. It was a good finish from Jacob Brown, but it was a good response from us.

“I thought we were better in the second half and more positive and on the front foot. Then we get the sucker punch of the penalty decision which looked harsh from where I stood. I’m not sure what Josh (Knight) can do with his hand.

“But we showed real resilience to get back into the game.

“It’s been a frustrating season for Jono but I’m really pleased with him today and Tuesday night.

“I’m proud of the boys and I told them they will get their just rewards for their endeavour and attitude and going to the death today.

“We’ve got to respect the point. It’s a tough division. We performed well for large periods. We’ve got a home game (against Swansea) on Wednesday and we need another disciplined performance.”

Stoke began brightly and nearly took the lead in the seventh minute when Demeaco Duhaney hit a curling effort from the right which hit the post.

Brown struck in the 28th minute after Joe Allen slipped him in down the right-hand side of the area.

The home side equalised five minutes later after a surging run from Josh Knight led to Clarke-Harris curling in a superb left-footed strike from 18 yards out.

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