John Stones believes England have a superstar on their hands - in the shape of defensive partner Marc Guehi. England were dealt a major blow ahead of Euro 2024 when experienced centre-back Harry Maguire was ruled out injured. But Guehi has stepped up to the plate in stunning fashion, to help the Three Lions top Group C with one game to go.
The defender has been almost faultless in the opening two matches against Serbia and Denmark. And despite it being his first taste of a major tournament, Guehi has been Gareth Southgate's best player so far. And no-one has appreciated Guehi's contribution more than the bloke who stands next to him.
Stones said: "He's been so, so good. For him to come in, and not to have felt the feelings around tournament football or these kind of games, all the different emotions that come with it that you've never experienced before. "He has handled them so well in his performances, and I said to him 'when we're in this or whoever we're playing with, I'm your right arm, you're my left, and we do this together.
I've got your back'. He's bought into that. The Three Lions are among the favourites to win this summer's Euro 2024 tournament and you can get your hands on the brand new Nike and kits before the first whistle.
From £84.99 "I believe massively in partnerships, that you do it all together and so far, we've had two games together - conceded in the last one, but if we're going to concede in that manner, from a great strike, quite far outside the box, .
