Thomas hands out defeat to Dragons

Strike from Wales international proves the difference

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SORBA THOMAS was the matchwinner as Stoke beat Wrexham 1-0 to end a run of four Championship games without a victory and moved up to third in the league table.

Wales international Thomas settled the contest in the 36th minute when his cross from the left found its way into the net, taking his goal tally for the season to four since signing from Huddersfield in the summer.

Having followed up a loss to QPR with three consecutive draws, the win was an important one for Mark Robins’ side and leaves them three points outside the automatic promotion places.