Big clubs chase Ryan Shawcross?

Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross is reportedly being tracked by a number of the Premier League's top clubs.

The 25-year-old returned from England duty on Wednesday night after receiving his first call up to the national team.

Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are now thought to be monitoring the centre-back's availability, according to Sky Sports News.

Shawcross has 18 months left on his current contract at the Britannia Stadium.