Stoke City have appointed their Academy coach David Kevan to first-team coach.

Reserve coach Ian Cranson has been offered the Academy role.

Director of football John Rudge said: "There is no reserve squad as such any longer - we have a first-team squad and an Academy squad.

"We are directing coaching resources to where they will be most effective.

"Gudjon Thordarson is taking on a more active coaching role with senior players and David will assist him."