Stoke City sporting director Jon Walters has said his overriding aim for the club over the next year is continued improvement, rather than setting a specific target.
The Potters have had a very encouraging season in the Championship so far and are currently only one point outside the play-off places with 20 games to go.
Hopes of a return to the Premier League for the first time since 2018 are understandably high, especially given the club have failed to finish higher than 14th in the second tier in seven seasons following relegation.
Despite the rejuvenation under head coach Mark Robins this term, Walters was pragmatic over his expectations.