Stoke boss Tony Pulis has praised the impact of Irish international Jon Walters since his arrival at the club in the summer.
The 27-year-old international scored two goals in the Potters' 3-0 win against West Brom last weekend, taking his tally to four for Stoke.
Walters previously plied his trade in the lower leagues before moving to Stoke from Ipswich Town, and Pulis is delighted with his attitude and commitment.
"Jon has not just been bought in respect of what he is going to do in the first team," he said.
"He has also been bought as a player who will mix in with the group and his attitude and commitment to everything he does, both on and off the pitch, is absolutely first-class.
"The players have really taken to him. We have a good spirit at the football club and the secret is to try and maintain that spirit and togetherness. Jon has moulded in so well.
"Obviously we are delighted he has got four goals already this season, but it's also his application and attitude around the place.
"As a lad, he has really mixed in and grown with the group."
Stoke's win against the Baggies was their third successive victory and it came after a run of four league defeats.
