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Mame Biram Diouf were impeded.

“Ours was a clear penalty and I think theirs was too,” he said.

“There were two situations where there should have been penalties.

“But I would say it was a fair result. We have played 20 games and have 23 points.

“We have to improve and we will improve because we need further points on the board.”

Stoke boss Mark Hughes believed his side was denied a “clear penalty” when Diouf was challenged by Chris Schindler - but he didn’t share Wagner’s view on Town’s penalty shout.

Hughes said: “It was a clear penalty. Town’s Christopher Schindler beats Stoke City’s Peter Crouch to the ball. Inset left: Jonas Lossl saves on the line from Eric Choupo-Moting. Pictures by John Rushworth The referee needs to give it. I don’t know whether he was influenced by the home team and the home crowd with what happened with Joe Allen.

“Joe’s just shepherded the ball away but whether that’s influenced the referee you’ll have to ask him.

“That’s another key decision that’s gone against us.”

Wagner revealed Town have no further injury worries after the match as they start preparations for the Burnley match at home on Saturday.

“We started our recovery straight after the game, which is important,” said Wagner. “Those not involved in the game will now have some training.”