Stoke City defender Ben Johnson believes attention to "small details" has been central to the club's improved run of form heading into the international break, according to BBC News.
The full-back pointed to marginal gains in matches as the key factor behind Stoke's recent upturn in results, suggesting the squad's focus on fine-tuning aspects of their game is paying dividends on the pitch.
While specifics of Johnson's comments remain limited, the message is clear: Stoke's progress is being built on getting the basics right rather than any wholesale tactical overhaul. The international break now gives the squad a chance to regroup before looking to carry that momentum into their next fixtures.