Stoke City player ratings vs Bristol Rovers as penultimate friendly ends in defeat

Stoke City have lost their penultimate friendly of pre-season at Bristol Rovers.

Rovers took the lead mid-way through the second half when Aden Flint put into his own net, shortly after Joe Bursik had saved an Aaron Collins penalty. It was two when the hosts broke from a Stoke corner for Harvey Saunders to nip a shot past Bursik.

Here are the player ratings from the Memorial Stadium.

A couple of clever long balls and normally so trusted with ball at his feet. Poor touch led to conceding penalty, which he saved well. 5

Energetic start with good pressing and involved in final third, complete with decent passes. On set piece duties too at times and picked out Flint with an inswinger from the right. Couple of good crosses in second half too. 7

Ready to run at defenders and was willing to cut in on his right as well as go on his left. Needs to add final ball to that. Ambitious shout for penalty. 5

On the right of a back three and got plenty of stick as a former Bristol City defender. Went close with one header and had a shot blocked. Got feet in a muddle to put in his own net. 5

Home fans pointed out he is a couple of weeks older than Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton. Captain for first half. 5

Decent block late in first half after Jagielka had slipped. Willing to challenge in the air. 5

Some quick feet to make space for himself but didn't always then make it count. 5

Looks fit and sharp. Happy to press defenders, get stuck in and try to find killer pass in opposition half. Switched from right of midfield to left at half-time. 6

Could drive forward and some promising links. Played in decent passes to wing-backs a couple of times. 6

One super cross through six-yard box just needed a nudge home. Tried to break