Stoke City: Wilko backs Potters to achieve goal of top-ten finish - That is Staffordshire

ANDY Wilkinson says there's no possibility of the Stoke participants feeling sorry for themselves and preparing for a defeat before they've even started off at Everton on Saturday. Town head to Goodison Park eager to boost a run of just one single gain in 24 absent games in the Premier League. That work involved conceding an injury-time goal within their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle inside their last game on the trail, but Wilkinson said there is no point dwelling on such disappointments. He said: "The dressing place doesn't feel just like that so we could stay positive for Saturday and preferably go for the result. myprint-247 Printing voucher Our heavyweight 350gsm organization cards have FREE UV layer, FREE overnight shipping & VAT included. Select from 100s of pre-designed themes or publish your personal art. Orders sent within 24hr Terms: UK provider of Business Card Publishing, Brochures, Supplement Slips, Letterheads, Prints, & Folded Pamphlets. 24hr Turnaround Contact: 01858 468192 Good until: Sunday, March 31 2013 "There have been issues that have not gone our way, but that's football and they even themselves out on the period. "We just need to obtain the get and put it to sleep this weekend." Stoke are 11th, but only three points away from Southampton in 16th. However, Wilkinson says the players are finding out about the dining table instead of get yourself ready for a relegation struggle. He said: "Our purpose is always to end in the most truly effective five. It's important we not concern yourself with, go from there and just keep getting great results who's behind us." Wilkinson reached his 150th league appearance for the membership in the Newcastle beat, but is sweating on his place after being on the table for the goalless sketch at home to West Brom in City's last league game. Wilkinson filled in at left-back while City's first-choice in the career, Marc Wilson was out with a broken leg. But, in the long-term 28-year-old Wilkinson seems to be competitive with Ryan Shotton and Geoff Cameron in his more natural right-back position. He says he's pleased to complete at left-back again if required. He said: "Everyone knows it is maybe not my best place. There is a serious period of time when I wanted to fill in for the team and I did that."