Their 2026 World Cup
Five matches and 343 minutes at centre-back, with three starts.
Match by match
J. Stones played 5 matches for England: 3 as a starter and 2 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group L | vs Croatia 4-2 | Started, off on 87′ |
| Round of 32 | vs DR Congo 2-1 | Came on in the 90′ |
| Round of 16 | vs Mexico 3-2 | Came on in the 57′ |
| Quarter-finals | vs Norway 2-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Semi-finals | vs Argentina 1-2 | Started, off on 90′ |
Who he is
- Born
- 28 May 1994 · aged 32 at the World Cup
- Birthplace
- Barnsley
- Club
- Inter Milan
- Height
- 1.88 m
Data: Wikidata (CC0).
Biography
John Stones (born 28 May 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Serie A club Inter Milan and the England national team. He is known for his technical ability and physical presence on the pitch. Stones began his career with Barnsley, making his first-team debut in the Championship in March 2012 as a 17-year-old. He joined Premier League club Everton for around £3 million in January 2013 and amassed 95 appearances over four seasons. In August 2016, he signed for Manchester City for an initial £47.5 million with add-ons. With the club, he won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five EFL Cups, and the UEFA Champions League as part of a historic continental treble in the 2022–23 season. After ten years with the side, Stones joined Italian club Inter Milan in 2026. Stones made his senior debut for England in May 2014 after previously being capped by England youth teams at under-19, under-20, and under-21 levels.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · opening summary of the article.
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