Manchester City Defender John Stones Withdraws From England Squad Due To Injury

Manchester City defender John Stones has withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia due to a minor muscular injury that has not improved since arriving at the training camp. England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed Stones left camp to avoid risking further injury, emphasizing that no other players were affected. Stones, a key figure in both Manchester City's defense and England's lineup, has faced recurring injury issues over the past 18 months, which raises concerns about his availability during a challenging start to the club's season. Tuchel stated that Stones' withdrawal was precautionary and that other center-back options such as Marc Guehi and Jarrell Quansah remain available. Despite Stones' absence, England is set to field a strong team with captain Harry Kane leading the attack. Manchester City must also cope with additional defensive fitness issues as they prepare for upcoming Premier League and UEFA Champions League matches.