Crewe Alexandra manager Lee Bell reflected positively on his side's friendly match against Stoke City, singling out the team's football as the most pleasing aspect of the encounter.
Bell praises playing standards
Bell highlighted the quality of play on display, with particular praise for what the players were able to achieve with the ball during the fixture. The friendly provided an opportunity for both clubs to build momentum ahead of their competitive fixtures.
Bell's focus on the footballing performance suggests Crewe Alexandra made good use of the pre-season opportunity to develop their approach ahead of the season proper.