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Chapter 69 - First Strides.

Bennett's strike had jolted the stands into life.

A ripple of applause carried around the ground, brief but loud enough to cut through the winter air.

"First real test of the half for Bonham," the commentator noted, his tone sharper now.

"Joe Bennett reminding Stoke they can't just stroll through this second forty-five."

Play didn't pause.

Stoke pushed the restart quickly, shifting it across their back four.

Smallbone dropped in to link, but his touch was loose and Naylor pounced, snapping into the pass and forcing it back the other way.

Dawson's eyes narrowed as his voice carried over the sideline hum.

"Calderón."

Leo straightened from his warm-up, boots scuffing against the turf as he jogged in.

The kitman was already ready, Number 22 bunched in his hands before tossing it across.

Leo caught it one-handed, his other hand pulling at the hem to shake it out.

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