Stoke City's deadline-day signing Jack McGlynn has outlined his ambition to help the club reach the Premier League. The midfielder joined from Houston Dynamo for an initial £3 million and made his debut in the 4-0 win over Charlton.
McGlynn is travelling with the squad and hopes to be involved in the upcoming match against Cardiff. The club's summer arrivals are focused on competing for the expanded play-off places.
What does Jack McGlynn bring to Stoke?
Jack McGlynn is a creative midfielder known for his passing range. He scored eight goals and provided 14 assists in 44 MLS appearances for Houston Dynamo, having played 20 games this season before his move. He believes the quality of his new teammates at Stoke will help his own game shine. "I will fit in if I give 100 per cent," McGlynn said. He is ready for the increased intensity and number of fixtures in English football.
How is he adapting to the Championship?
The 22-year-old has identified the step up in physicality as the main challenge. "Probably the physicality is the number one thing," McGlynn told The Sentinel. "The speed of play is higher and players are a lot more physical. Once you get adjusted to that I think the quality can show." He made his first appearance from the bench in the comprehensive victory over Charlton and is now focused on earning more minutes.
What are Stoke City's current standings?
Stoke begin this new chapter sitting 13th in the Championship with six points from five games. Their record shows two wins and three losses, with a recent form of WWLLL. The team has scored eight goals but conceded nine, giving them a minus one goal difference. They are currently five points behind early leaders Swansea City. Fans can track the team's progress in the standings throughout the season.
What is McGlynn's personal motivation?
A childhood dream of playing in Europe's top leagues drives the new signing. "I have always dreamed of playing in Europe," McGlynn said. "I grew up watching the Premier League every weekend or whenever it was on with my family." His primary goal now is to push for promotion with Stoke City and realise that Premier League ambition.
Stoke's immediate focus shifts to their next Championship fixture, an away match against 17th-placed Watford on September 12. The full schedule is available on the club's fixtures page.
