The career of Krkic, a full Spanish international at the age of 18, has been waning for a number of years now. But he was offered a lifeline by Mark Hughes Stoke City and he seems determined to make the most of it.

The 24-year-old may no longer be the future of Spanish football, but as this stunning volley in the FA Cup third round demonstrated, he is still capable of producing moments of magic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhMZwRoC85U