John Stones was named on the bench for Manchester City despite an injury scare

John Stones was withdrawn in the first half of England's 1-0 draw with Belgium. The defender went down holding his groin during the week. John Stones is named on the BENCH for Man City in huge title clash. The England defender is in line to be named in the starting line-up for the title clash with Manchester City.

John Stones has been ruled out for England's World Cup clash with Croatia. Kyle Walker has also been ruled ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. John Stones is the second Manchester City player to be ruled out with an injury in recent days. England boss Gareth Southgate defends playing John Stones despite injury scare.

Southgate defends picking John Stones despite injury against Belgium. Manchester City defender has a suspected adductor problem but Southgate says he will be fit for the game. The England boss says he has 'done what Holland did with Van Dijk tonight’ Southgate: ‘We have done the same thing with Holland’

John Stones sustained suspected adductor injury in England's 2-2 draw with Belgium. Stones was substituted early in the game after sustaining a suspected injury. England drew 2-1 with Belgium in their first Group D match since 1986. John Stones is expected to be fit to make his England debut on Saturday night.

John Stones went off injured 10 minutes into England's friendly against Belgium. Manchester City defender suffered another blow days before Arsenal clash. John Stones goes off injured in 10 minutes of England's clash with Belgium. City face Arsenal in their next Premier League clash on Sunday. CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news.