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Who was Shawcross’ defensive partner when Stoke first got promoted to the Premier League?

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**Leon Cort was Shawcross' defensive partner when Stoke first got promoted to the Premier League in 2008**. Cort, a former England under-21 international, joined Stoke City in 2006 and formed a formidable partnership with Shawcross at the heart of the defence. Cort's physical presence and aerial ability complemented Shawcross's composure and ball-playing skills, helping Stoke to secure promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history.
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