Crouch fired in eight league goals for The Potters last season and was linked with a move back to QPR under former manager Harry Redknapp but has so stayed put to fight for his place.
Crouch began the 2012–13 season well scoring five goals in seven matches, against Swindon Town, Wigan Athletic, Manchester City and a brace against Swansea City
He scored on the final day of the season against Southampton as he ended the 2012–13 season with eight goals as Stoke finished in 13th position.
