Jese to return to Stoke side

Lambert allowed the 24-year old some time off for personal reasons. Now, after performing well in a game for the U23s, the Stoke City manager is happy Jese is back to fitness and prepared for the big game against Brighton where they hope to close in on the South Coast side. 

"For me the big thing is that we're playing where we have to go and win. We know it's a difficult game, Chris [Hughton] has done great with them to bring them up from the Championship. We're the home team, the onus is on us," Lambert told 'Sky Sports.'

The Scot will be hoping the PSG loanee can give new life to a Stoke side that recently fell into the relegation zone after a 2-1 away at Bournemouth.