Stones reveals how he became one of England's greatest defenders
John Stones is one of England's great centre-backs and known for his great performances for both his national team and Manchester City. However, his career has not always been as glittering as it has been in recent years.
The 29-year-old admitted in an interview that he suffered the worst period of his career in 2020 when Fernandinho andEric Garcia overshadowed the England defender. His career at the Etihad Stadium looked over but he fought for his place in the squad.
"I don't think you can get better without setbacks, without tough times. There was a period in my career where I wasn't playing, wasn't playing for England. It's all you think about. It's all that is on your mind. You want it to change," he began.
"You don't think it's right. I had to look at myself and go back to the drawing board, to see where I could improve in every aspect. I focused all my energy on that. That setback is what I needed in the end to improve," Stones said.
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