Brendan Rodgers has said that Swansea City will grow as a Premier League team over the coming seasons.

The Swans have surpassed expectations by lingering in the top ten in the league in their debut season.

"I believe over the next two to three years we can really settle into the league," said Rodgers. "I see us really growing over the next couple of years.

"Our first job was to sustain at this level. It's a very difficult league and demanding league. Stoke have done a fantastic job in the last four seasons.

"But for us we'll have to do it our way. We won't try and copy or try and be anyone else. We'll do it the Swansea City way."

Swansea are currently eighth in the Premier League with 39 points from 29 games.