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Jul102021 by JBNo Comments

John Stones names England star who deserves top Euro 2020 award

EURO 2020

John Stones believes Manchester City and England teammate Raheem Sterling could win the player of the tournament award at Euro 2020. Sterling has been in good form all summer and key for Gareth Southgate’s side as England made it to their first major final in 55 years. The 26-year-old scored the winner in two Group D matches under the arch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He also broke the deadlock in the last-16 victory against Germany and laid on Harry Kane’s opening goal in the quarter-final win over Ukraine. Sterling has been a constant threat in the side of opposing defenders and drew the penalty which saw off Denmark in the semi-final. Kane saw the spot-kick saved before turning home the rebound. Now, ahead of the final against Italy on Sunday, S...

Man City respond to Arsenal’s transfer move for John Stones

Premier League, Transfer Info

Manchester City will not entertain any bids from Arsenal for their central defender John Stones and have no intention of losing the England international. The 25-year-old moved to the Etihad from Everton for £50m in 2016 and he has won two Premier League titles since moving to City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vincent Kompany’s exit last summer, combined with the absence of Aymeric Laporte through injury, was a chance for Stones to cement himself as the cornerstone of City’s defence but he’s experienced a poor season. Stones has played in just ten of City’s league games this campaign and is understandably concerned about his spot in England’s Euro 2020 team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports over the weekend...

John Stones explains Guardiola outburst after Man City manager’s public dressing down of defender

Premier League, UEFA

John Stones has shared his side of the story after Pep Guardiola gave him a dressing down during Manchester City’s 5-1 win over Atalanta in the Champions League. Raheem Sterling scored an outstanding 11-minute hat-trick after Sergio Aguero’s first-half double as City maintained their 100 per cent record in Group C in convincing manner. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A 28th-minute penalty from Ruslan Malinovskiy, Phil Foden’s red card and an injury to Rodri were the only blemishes on an otherwise good night for the Premier League champions. Rodri went down with a suspected hamstring problem just before half-time and Pep Guardiola called for Stones to come on in his place at defence alongside Fernandinho. However, Stones was not completely ready f...