Richard Cresswell joined Stoke from Leeds in August 2007
Stoke City forward Richard Cresswell wants the chance to play regular first team football with the Potters, but he is happy to bide his time.
The 31-year-old featured in all but three of Stoke's league games last season, but he has so far only made one start in the Premier League.
He told BBC Radio Stoke: "I think I am good enough to play at this level.
"As a professional I want to play every week, but I have to bide my time and take my chance when it comes."
A key factor in the Potters' successful season in the Championship was the team spirit developed within Tony Pulis's squad.
Since being promoted, 10 new faces have arrived at the Britannia Stadium, but Cresswell says a similar team ethic can still exist.
"Obviously everyone knows about the team spirit we had last year and with so many new faces coming in getting that back again will take time," said Cresswell. "But we can do that by getting results.
"If we perform on the pitch then that will breed confidence throughout the whole squad."
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