John Stones

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Ball-playing qualities catch Barnsley's eye as defender joins from Pontefract

Khaled El-Ahmad.

Barnsley FC CEO on player sales, incomings and John Stones cash boost

Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring their side's sixth goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Eithad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday December 14, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

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Why the midfield prowess of Stones was first spotted at Oakwell and not by Pep

Pep Guardiola’s side have already been crowned champions of the Premier League and FA Cup, meaning a triumph in the final of Europe’s elite competition would complete a treble. Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

TV details for UEFA Champions League final

AMBITIOUS: Even at just 21, Kacper Lopata has shown he is prepared to move around to develop as a player

Barnsley impressed by pedigree of first summer signing - and feeling is mutual

RESPECTABLE: Rodrigo scores to make it 2-1 in Leeds United's defeat at Manchester City

Leeds progress hard to judge when City so good but there were straws to grasp at

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring a goal to make it 3-0 against Leicester City (Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Erling Haaland's Barnsley accent - how Norwegian takes off team-mate John Stones

STAR PERFORMER: Bukayo Saka scores England's second goal

England midfielders take plaudits in Ukraine player ratings

Ousmane Dembele of France and John Stones of England compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final. (Picture: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Dave the Cat heading home from World Cup with England squad

TOP MAN: England's Harry Maguire shows his appreciation to team-mate John Stones during the Group B soccer match against Iran Picture: AP Photo/Abbie Parr

Stones hails Maguire for delivering when it matters for England

England's defender John Stones takes part in a training session at Al Wakrah SC Stadium in Al Wakrah, south of Doha on November 28, 2022 on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Wales and England. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

England defenders John Stones and Kyle Walker befriend street cat in Qatar

England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his side's opening goal of the game against Iran with team-mate Mason Mount during the World Cup Group B match at the Khalifa International Stadium. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

World Cup - Why playing with the handbrake on won't do this time for England

TOGETHER: England's Harry Maguire and John Stones have a long history of playing alongside one another. Picture: Lars Baron/AP

Stones backs England team-mate Maguire to shine in Qatar

INJURY: Kyle Walker received treatment during Sunday's Manchester derby

Former Sheffield United defender England's latest World Cup doubt after surgery

OVERLOOKED: Barnsley-born Manchester City and England defender John Stones

What does England dropping John Stones and Ivan Toney mean for World Cup?

Tough day at the office: Gareth Southgate will face some big autumn calls which he needs to get right or the background noise will become a cacophony. (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Gareth Southgate has earned time to solve England’s problems

England manager Gareth Southgate. Picture: Nick Potts/PA.

'Hurt' Gareth Southgate will take the flak and protect players after awful loss

England's Harry Maguire and John Stones celebrate victory after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match against Denmark. (Picture: Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Germany v England: Maguire is praised by Stones for tackling ‘harsh’ criticism

Normandy, France. (Pic credit: Sameer Al-Doumy / Getty Images)

International Tea Day: 15 unusual places people have spotted Yorkshire Tea

Atletico Madrid's Stefan Savic head butts Manchester City's Raheem Sterling during the UEFA Champions League quarter final (Picture: Nick Potts/PA)

Liverpool and Manchester City stay on UEFA Champions League collision course
Manchester City survived a bruising encounter with Atletico Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals after a hard-fought goalless draw in the Spanish capital.

England's Harry Maguire. Picture: PA

England v Ivory Coast: Why Gareth Southgate remains loyal to Harry Maguire

Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring at Wembley. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Changing times for England as Southgate planning for World Cup

England's John Stones. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

‘Reassurance’ from England boss helped John Stones emerge from difficult spell a...

England manager Gareth Southgate during a training session at Estadi Nacional, Andorra. Picture: PA

Andorra v England: Fringe benefits as Gareth Southgate turns to his B team

England's Harry Maguire celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game, while a flare is thrown onto the pitch. Pictures: PA

Hungary 0 England 4: Three Lions win marred by trouble in Budapest

Manchester City defender John Stones has signed a new four-year contract extension to remain at the club until 2026, the Premier League champions have announced. (Picture: Dave Thompson/PA Wire)

Barnsley lad done good: Stones signs bumper deal with Man City

England manager Gareth Southgate with his England players. Picture: PA.

Euro 2020: How England players rated at the European Championship

England's John Stones, center, Harry Maguire, left and Kalvin Phillips celebrate after beating Denmark in Wednesday night's semi-final. Picture: Andy Rain/AP

Accent on team quality says Barnsley’s Stones

Final challenge: Gareth Southgate’s message to his England players during this summer’s European Championship has been to stay calm and stick to their gameplan, qualities they will need tomorrow against Italy at Wembley.Picture: getty images

John Stones - stick to the plan and let’s bring football home

England's Kalvin Phillips pays tribute to his 'Granny Val' at Wembley. (Photo by Carl Recine - Pool/Getty Images)

Euro 2020: Why England star Kalvin Phillips owes a huge debt to Granny Val

Englad fans watch in trepidation as Harry Kane steps up to take the penalty...

Watch moment fans go crazy as Harry Kane sends England into Euro 2020 final
This video shows the moment England fans realised their 55 years of waiting for a major final was about to be ended.

CENTRE STAGE: England's John Stones battles with Scotland's Che Adams during the Euro 2020 Group D match at Wembley. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Made in Yorkshire: How Barnsley schooling helped make England’s Stones & Maguire

GOAL: Harry Kane wheels away after his goal

England 2 Germany 0 - player ratings

WOODWORK: Barnsley-born England international John Stone struck the post in Friday's 0-0 draw with Scotland. Picture: Getty Images.

England's John Stones 'gutted' after near miss against Scotland

England's Harry Kane reacts after missing a scoring chance (Picture: AP)

‘We let our fans down’ admits Gareth Southgate

John Stones and Harry Maguire. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Experts predict Euro 2020 team of the tournament - including ex-Barnsley ace

Brighton defender Ben White has been added to England's Euro 2020 squad. Photo: Lee Smith/PA Wire.

England faced with dilemma over former Leeds United star Ben White

England's Harry Maguire (centre) celebrates scoring the winning goal. Picture: PA

England 2 Poland 1 - Harry Maguire nets late Wembley winner

Back in the fold: England head coach Gareth Southgate embraces John Stones. Picture: PA

Yorkshire's three amigos set to wear England’s Three Lions again

Manchester City's John Stones.

Former Barnsley youngster John Stones relieved to be back in England set-up

Who's Hot - Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan (centre) (Picture: PA)

Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek 20 Preview – Who’s Hot, Who’s Not

England manager Gareth Southgate.

Gareth Southgate insists door still open for England hopefuls

Harry Maguire: Needs reliable partner. Picture: Getty Images

England’s young squad ready to prove why they are the envy of the world

England's John Stones (second left) appears dejected during the Nations League Semi Final at Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques, Guimaraes. (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

England 1 Holland 3 - Back to basics for sorry Three Lions after yet more semi-f...

Netherlands' Quincy Promes shot deflects off England's Kyle Walker (left) resulting in an own goal during the Nations League Semi Final at Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques, Guimaraes. (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Silly defensive mistakes cost England, admits Raheem Sterling

Harry Maguire.

Harry Maguire hoping to end summer with silverware

Englands Marcus Rashford, far right, finds the net for last nights only goal of the game with Switzerland at Leicester (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire).

England 1 Switzerland 0: Rashford enjoys away-day again with Three Lions

England's John Stones (left) in action with Brazil's Roberto Firmino.

Stones helps to lay solid '¨foundations for England

Mark Burton has previously taken caretaker control of Barnsley

Former Barnsley coach joins Rotherham United backroom set-up

Mark Burton

Coach famed for producing top Barnsley talents says goodbye after 20 years at Oa...

England's Marcus Rashford (left) and John Stones during a training session at St George's Park, Burton.

Wayne Rooney is still England's talisman, insists John Stones

England and Manchester City's former Barnsley defender John Stones. (Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Barnsley boys: Mason Holgate is quick to follow in the footsteps of John Stones

John Stones pictured playing for Manchester City against Stoke City.

Slovakia v England: John Stones enjoying his football again after big-money move

Barnsley manager, Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Barnsley v QPR: Promoted Reds already have of '˜belonging' feeling

Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom Picture: Bruce Rollinson).

Barnsley boss will not be handed John Stones windfall

John Stones, left, pictured playing for Everton against former club Barnsley. He has now moved on to Manchester City (Picture: Tony Johnson).

Barnsley land Â£7m bonus as John Stones makes Â£47.5m move

John Stones has become the second most expensive defender in history after joining Man City for Â£47.5m. (PA).

Yorkshire's most expensive footballer and the Premier League bonanza

John Stones has left Everton for Manchester City for 47.5m. (Picture: PA)

Barnsley net Â£7m from John Stones' move to Manchester City

John Stones could be set for a Â£50m move to Manchester City.

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