Gareth Southgate listened to Manchester City concerns over John Stones as he looked to secure European Championship qualification for England.
Stones was called up to the Three Lions squad for their matches against Australia and Italy this month despite a lack of minutes for his club.
The former Everton centre-back had not started a game since the Community Shield due to a number of injuries and half an hour off the bench at Arsenal two weeks ago was his first appearance since August.
Southgate brought Stones off the bench in the 1-0 win over Australia last week before he started the 3-1 win over Italy, coming off just after the hour-mark.
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