The 33-year-old has put pen to paper on a contract which also features an option for another year, subject to appearances.

Denmark international Sorensen has been one of the mainstays of a Stoke team that have established themselves in the Barclays Premier League after promotion in the 2007/08 season.

The former Sunderland goalkeeper told the club's official website: "I am really enjoying my time at Stoke.

"With the new training ground, everything is looking up. We have a very good first team, things are going well in the Premier League and I am pleased to be a part of that.

"I want to keep playing for as long as I am good enough, fit enough and have the desire.

"It's fantastic that I have so much to look forward to over the coming months with both Stoke and Denmark."

realistic aim

Sorensen has accumulated 83 caps with Denmark but admits Peter Schmeichel's record of 129 caps will be hard to reach.

"I think 100 caps is a more realistic aim at this point," Sorensen added.

"If I can reach that milestone then who knows, but right now another 40 caps is a long way to go.

"It would be wonderful to emulate Peter because he has been such an inspirational figure, not only for me and other keepers in Denmark but also keepers all over the world."

Sorensen has also played for Aston Villa in a successful Premier League career.

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