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Ryan makes dream start

United youngster Ryan Shawcross enjoyed an eventful Stoke City debut, scoring a fine goal and conceding a penalty against Cardiff City.

Fortunately for the towering defender, who is on loan at the Britannia Stadium until January, his goal turned out to be the winner.

Potters goalkeeper Steve Simonsen kept out Steven MacLean's penalty, ensuring that the 19-year-old's neat first-half volley sealed three points for Tony Pulis' side.

"Ryan took his goal with aplomb and I think he was surprised as anyone to see it go in," Potters boss Pulis told Stoke City World.

"For the penalty he got caught out on the wrong side of the defender and he looked tired as the game wore on.

"He is still young but has great potential and we need to make sure we look after him."

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