Premier League striker Peter Crouch has left his football commitments behind momentarily to open a new academy in Stoke.
The Stoke City forward was asked to mark the opening of the St Peter's Academy's £32m building ahead of Sunday's league clash against Swansea City.
According to ITV News, the 32-year-old spoke to students at the academy before officially opening the new building.
The Potters are currently 17th in the league table.