Delap's last goal came against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in January 2009

Stoke City midfielder Rory Delap has said every player in the squad must contribute with more goals next season.

The Potters scored just 34 times in 38 matches in the Premier League last season, with only Wolverhampton Wanderers scoring fewer.

Delap told BBC Radio Stoke: "Everyone in the team should be scoring at least two or three goals in a season."

Winger Matthew Etherington ended the campaign as Stoke's top scorer in the Premier League with five goals.

Ricardo Fuller's final tally of eight included five goals in cup competitions.

Delap has not scored a goal since giving Stoke the lead against Chelsea in a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge in January 2009.

"I had quite a few chances last season and should have scored," added the former Republic of Ireland international.

"It's a part of my game that I'm working on and it's something that I need to improve on."

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