Pulis backing for Kitson

Striker in contention to face Burnley

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Pulis backing for Kitson

Kitson: In contention

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Tony Pulis is confident Dave Kitson will be much more successful in his second season at Stoke City.

Kitson became the club's record signing when he moved to the Britannia Stadium from Reading last summer in a £5.5million deal.

However, he endured a disappointing spell and was loaned back to the Royals after failing to score in his first 16 appearances.

Kitson has now returned to the Potters and is in contention for a starting role against Burnley next Saturday.

Pulis is considering his options for the opening Premier League game after Kitson netted his third goal of pre-season against Real Valladolid on Friday night.

"Dave has done smashing for us in pre-season," Pulis said in the Daily Star.

"He's doing his damndest to force his way into the team that faces Burnley and he's right up there in my thoughts."