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John Stones voiced his insight that while England's performance has left fans wanting more, the squad is inching toward its peak form. In a stalemate securing the top spot in Group C, England's tactical draw against Slovenia took place in Cologne. The result, paired with Denmark's identically scored game against Serbia, set them at the pinnacle of the group. This pinnacle position means England dodges a daunting clash with host nation Germany and sidesteps powerhouse teams like Portugal, France, and Spain. Despite…

John Stones was absent from England's Wednesday practice due to illness, just before the Euro 2024's kick-off. Last week, the Manchester City centre-back played in the Three Lions' 1-0 loss to Iceland, but an injury saw him replaced at the interval. On Tuesday, however, he did participate in training in Blankenhain. In preparing for the tournament, Gareth Southgate has faced multiple withdrawals and concerns regarding player fitness, notably excluding Harry Maguire, Stones' usual defensive counterpart, because of an…

England will compete in Euro 2024 without Harry Maguire, sidelined by a persistent calf ailment. John Stones, another key defender, also stirred injury worries when he was substituted during a match against Iceland at the intermission. John Stones’ departure from the pitch was a cautionary response, Gareth Southgate confirmed. The athlete tangled with an opponent, leading to an awkward fall that jeopardized his ankle. Southgate explained that as the tournament approaches, they opted to err on the side of caution.…

Gareth Southgate finds himself assessing the condition of several key England players before their Euro 2024 stint kicks off this month. At a Sunday briefing, Southgate announced absences for England's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bukayo Saka, sidelined after skipping Arsenal’s season finale, gets a breather. Meanwhile, John Stones is easing back post a victorious season with Manchester City. Also on the injury list, Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw might sit out for an extended duration with Euro…

In Senegal, pits with dates that are eaten when you break Ramadan will no longer be thrown in the trash. The National Agency for Reforestation and the Great Green Wall has launched a fundraising campaign to restore them so they can then replant the land, losing 40,000 hectares of forest per year. as reported from Dakar, Thea…