Robert Huth has said that Ryan Shawcross will become a major success for the England national team. The duo were on the wrong side of a defeat by Manchester City in the FA Cup final, but were part of a back-four that conceded the second fewest goals at home in the Premier League

And Huth believes the his centre-back partner deserve international recognition.

"Ever since I've been here, Ryan's been great for the club and has been playing well," he said.

Former Chelsea defender Robert Huth has said that he is extremely confident of getting a result against Chelsea at the Britannia Stadium.

The Blues visit the Potters looking to continue a recent resurgence in form that has given them a chance of successfully defending their league title.

Carlo Ancelotti's men lie nine points behind leaders Manchester United, but have a game in hand and have yet to go to Old Trafford in the league.

Stoke city manager Tony Pulis has praised the bravery of Robert Huth. The Stoke stopper has netted six times in the league and added another couple in the cups for good measure to leave him just one strike behind Fernando Torres in all competitions.

And his boss Tony Pulis reckons it's the German's willingness to get in where it hurts that is behind his goal run.

He said: "He is a brave lad and he gets into positions that enables him to have chances to score.

"If the delivery is good Robert will attack the ball.

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has said that he is delighted with defender Robert Huth's goals. The 26-year-old Robert Huth has netted six league goals in 24 starts, making him the highest-scoring defender in the Premier League this season.

Huth scored two late goals in the 3-2 victory over Sunderland on 5 February.

"By his own admission he didn't have the best game defensively, but to go up the other end and get the winner was amazing," Pulis told BBC Radio Stoke.

Robert Huth has said that he is yet to receive contact from Liverpool regarding his proposed move to Merseyside. With Jamie Carragher still injured, the weaknesses in the club's back four were horribly exposed in Wednesday night's defeat at Blackburn, which may have increased the determination to make a January signing.

Liverpool have approached Stoke city regarding the availability of Robert Huth. The German international centre back is the latest defender linked with a January move to Anfield, with Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson keen to strengthen in the position amidst reports that Daniel Agger could be leaving the club.

Daily Mirror reports claim Liverpool have approached the Potters with an enquiry for the player, although the Merseysiders are only thought to be interested in a deal in the region of £5 million.

Robert Huth has said that he is quite happy at Stoke city and is not looking to move to Liverpool. Robert Huth has been linked with a £5 million move recently – speculation he has heard but not something he wants to follow up on.

Liverpool are currently looking for a central defender as Jamie Carragher remains a long term injury doubt and Daniel Agger could be on his way out of the Barclays Premier League.

Tony Pulis has assured that Robert Huth does have a future at Stoke city. The former German international has struck up a successful partnership with skipper Ryan Shawcross at the heart of Stoke's back four.

Injuries elsewhere saw him return to right-back at Wigan last week, however, and he may have to stay there again against Blackpool today (3pm) if Andy Wilkinson fails a late fitness test on an injured knee.

But City boss Tony Pulis says Robert Huth can anticipate a long run at centre-half once everyone is fit.

An Injury-time Robert Huth strike helped Stoke City grab all three points. In the final minute of the match Stoke grabbed a dramatic winner through Huth. Etherington's free-kick was not cleared and from a low left-wing cross, Huth poked the ball past Friedel to give the Potters their first win of the season.

Stoke lost their friendly against Bursaspor in spite of the presence of Robert Huth. Bursaspor play Everton next, and have treated their loyal fans to some Everton Hospitality Tickets.

Stoke did not create many chances and But Stoke came closest of all in first-half stoppage time when Robert Huth’s booming free-kick ricocheted inches wide off a nervous wall.