John Stones Returns to England Squad
John Stones will start alongside Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa in England's latest friendly and could play against Croatia on Wednesday.
Stones played just 439 minutes of Premier League football in the season just ended, featuring in only 18 games for City across all competitions.
He missed two months with a thigh injury and had to sit out England's two friendly matches before Thomas Tuchel picked his squad because of a calf injury.
But Stones, who announced in April he will leave City this summer, says he has been "fit, pretty much all season".
Tuchel gave his backing to Stones, picking him ahead of Harry Maguire and Levi Colwill, by saying he remains a "big part" of his plans and has "a lot of credit in the bank".
This will be Stones' sixth major tournament for England, having helped the side to reach the semi-finals and quarter-finals of the two previous World Cups.
"I love being here and I think that goes without saying," Stones said.
But when he got the call from the manager, he reacted with "pure joy".
Tuchel saw the enthusiasm in Stones and picked him for the squad.
Stones will look to make the most of this opportunity and prove himself in the Croatia game on Wednesday at 21:00 BST.
The England squad is ready for the challenge, and Stones is eager to contribute.
He has been working hard to regain his fitness and is now ready to play.
The Croatia game will be a tough test, but Stones is confident in his abilities.
He will look to make a strong impression and help England win the game.
The squad is counting on him, and he is ready to deliver.
Stones' experience and skills will be valuable assets for the team.
He will look to make the most of this opportunity and help England succeed.
The game against Croatia is just the beginning, and Stones is ready for the challenge.
He will give it his all and make sure England comes out on top.
The England squad is strong, and with Stones on board, they are ready to take on any team.
He will be a key player in the game, and his performance will be crucial to England's success.
But for now, Stones is just focused on the game against Croatia and making sure England wins.
He will take it one game at a time and make sure he gives it his all.
The Croatia game is on Wednesday, and Stones is ready to play.
He will make sure to give it his all and help England come out on top.
The England squad is counting on him, and he is ready to deliver.
Stones is eager to make a strong impression and help England win the game.
He will look to make the most of this opportunity and prove himself in the Croatia game.
The game is just the beginning, and Stones is ready for the challenge.
He will give it his all and make sure England comes out on top.
The England squad is strong, and with Stones on board, they are ready to take on any team.
He will be a key player in the game, and his performance will be important to England's success.
But for now, Stones is just focused on the game against Croatia.
He will take it one game at a time and make sure he gives it his all.
The Croatia game is on Wednesday at 21:00 BST, and Stones is ready to play.
He will make sure to give it his all and help England come out on top.
The England squad is counting on him, and he is ready to deliver.
Stones is eager to make a strong impression and help England win the game.
He will look to make the most of this opportunity and prove himself in the Croatia game on Wednesday.