Stoke City manager Mark Robins says he wants to "hit the ground running" after "a bit of downtime" over the international break.

The Potters are fifth in the Championship but are winless in four matches after a 1-0 defeat to QPR on 20 September was followed by three consecutive draws.

"I think it is important for us all to have a bit of downtime, as it is such a long season," Robins told BBC Radio Stoke.

"It is really intense and the opportunity to take some time is important.

"We never stop working anyway, you are always looking at clips and bits of games of what has gone and what is coming up next - but it is full on.

"So, to take a little bit of time out is really important to try and clear your mind and get a fresh look at things when you come back to it."

Stoke host Wrexham on Saturday when Robins will see some familiar faces in the form of Ben Sheaf and Callum Doyle, both of who played under him during his tenure at Coventry City.

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