John Stones

Center back John Stones (30, Manchester City), who caused concern among England fans by leaving the line due to injury and illness ahead of the first match of Euro 2024 (2024 European Football Championship), has returned in good health. .

According to a Reuters report, Stones completed training at the England national team camp in Blankenhain, Germany on the 14th (local time).

Previously, the England national team quarantined Stones for 36 hours due to illness, leading to concerns that he might not be able to play in the first match of the Euro group stage.

However, Stones returned to the ground and completed normal training on the 13th, and even gave a lively interview to reporters on the 14th. 스포츠 토토사이트

Stones said, “(During the friendly match against Iceland), my big toe went completely straight down and I thought, ‘I think I fractured it,'” and added, “At first, I thought it was the worst, but when I got a scan at the hospital, it was a really minor injury.” said.

Stones continued, “I was in a lot of pain after that. It was a really difficult 36 hours. I could have been in worse pain, but I completed the first training safely and am in very good shape now. I’m looking forward to the competition.“

Stones is England’s starting centre-back, having played 72 international matches. Stones’ shoulders will be heavy as the England defense starts the tournament in poor form.

Key center back Harry Maguire was unable to join the national team due to injury, and left fullback Luke Shaw is also unable to play at the moment due to a hamstring injury.

Currently available central defense resources include Stones, Ezri Konsa, and Lewis Dunk, but Konsa and Dunk have only 4 and 6 games of A-match experience, respectively.

But Stones believes England will win.

Stones played full-time when England finished second after losing to Italy in a penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final held at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

I am determined to shake off the disappointment of being the runner-up this time.

Stones said, “I don’t hope to win, I believe. Wishing and faith are two completely different things. Faith is powerful.”

England, group C of the group stage, will play against Serbia at 4 a.m. on the 17th (Korean time), Denmark at 1 a.m. on the 21st, and Slovenia at 4 a.m. on the 26th. 성인웹툰