Thomas Sorensen targets Stoke City playing time

Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has admitted that he hopes to play more first-team football under new manager Mark Hughes.

Sorensen said that it was frustrating to be back-up to Asmir Begovic, who impressed last season with a string of excellent performances.

The Dane, however, is aware that he will have to "wait and see" what Hughes's plans are when the players report back for pre-season.

"I do want to be playing more and if I am in the manager's plans then great," he told The Sentinel. "I am really happy at Stoke and my family are happy. That is a big thing for me, especially at my age.

"It is a long summer and a lot can happen, but when we report back I am sure everyone will know what the club's plans are.

"It was frustrating last season but I have great respect for how Asmir played. It makes it easier to accept when you are not in the team if the other guy is doing a great job. I have been long enough in the game to know you have to wait and see."

Sorensen has been at Stoke since signing for the club in 2008.