Stoke are the latest Premier League team to implement a 3-4-3 formation that Mark Hughes has revealed was inspired by Wales' run to the Euro 2016 semifinals.
Top-flight leaders Chelsea have won eight straight games since Antonio Conte deployed a variation on the system the Potters adopted to great effect in last weekend's win at Watford, who themselves operate with similar tactics.
Hughes' hand had been forced somewhat by injuries and suspension then, yet he continued with that team for the game against Burnley as Stoke recorded a 2-0 victory to move up to ninth in the table.