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Stoke sacked Mark Hughes after they were beaten by League Two Coventry
Graham Potter played for Stoke City as a young full back from 1993 to 1996
He is only Englishman to be managing a side in European competition this term
The 42-year-old is keen to make a return to England and help his former club
But Stoke are keen to find a new manager who has Premier League experience

Published: 07:11 EST, 7 January 2018 | Updated: 07:11 EST, 7 January 2018

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Ostersunds coach Graham Potter has emerged as a surprise candidate for the Stoke City manager's job.

The 42-year-old is the only Englishman to be managing a side in European competition this season and his Swedish side face Arsenal in the Europa League next month.

Potter played for Stoke as a young full back from 1993 to 1996 and helped the club reach the Championship play-offs under Lou Macari.

Ostersunds coach Graham Potter has emerged as surprise candidate for Stoke manager's job

Stoke sacked manager Mark Hughes after they were beaten by League Two side Coventry

He has earned plaudits for his innovative coaching methods and has been compared with other top young European coaches such as Julian Nagelsmann at Hoffenheim. Now he is keen to make a return to England and help his former club.

Ostersunds were in Sweden's fourth division when he took over in 2011 but he has gained three successive promotions and led them to their first trophy — the Swedish Cup — last season. They have already beaten Galatasaray, Fola Esch and PAOK in the Europa League this campaign.

Stoke have been keen to find a replacement for Mark Hughes who has Premier League experience but are struggling to attract a candidate who suits their profile. Ryan Giggs, Chris Coleman, Garry Monk, Gary Rowett and Martin O'Neill have all been discussed.

Potter, who was born in Solihull, had an extensive playing career in England before taking coaching badges at the age of 30 and working initially as assistant coach for the England Universities squad.