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Hughes: Allen and Wilshere could have just taken the money

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has congratulated Joe Allen and Jack Wilshere for leaving big clubs to revive their careers.

Joe Allen and Jack Wilshere deserve credit for leaving big clubs where they could have sat back and collected their high wages without playing, Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says.

The midfield duo will do battle at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday when Stoke host Bournemouth, with Allen on fine form for the hosts after his transfer from Liverpool while Wilshere has impressed on a loan spell from Arsenal for their opponents.

Hughes thinks the cases of the two players are comparable and praised them for their bold moves as he looks to continue his side's run of six Premier League matches without defeat.