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City defender John Stones hasn't had the greatest of starts to the 2021/22 season, though his England teammate Harry Maguire is having an even worse time over at Manchester United.
Stones has been speaking about his international colleague's form ahead of the Three Lions' clash with Albania. Pep Guardiola has backed Xavi to succeed following his appointment as Barcelona boss, but he might not be quite so supportive when he hears the player he used to manage is already eyeing up one of his star men.
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