Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Roy Keane believes John Stones has moved ahead of Harry Maguire in the defensive pecking order at international level with England.
Following a two-year hiatus from the international scene, Manchester City defender Stones made his first England appearance since November 2019 on Thursday night.
The 26-year-old was predictably untroubled against minnows San Marino as the Three Lions got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start - courtesy of a 5-0 win.
Stones - winning his 39th cap - was one of the players taken off by Gareth Southgate at half-time, suggesting he is set to play a key part in the remaining two qualifiers
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