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John Stones forced off nine minutes into England vs Belgium

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Updated 20:14 26 Mar 2024 GMTPublished 20:07 26 Mar 2024 GMT

John Stones forced off nine minutes into England vs Belgium

John Stones was replaced by Joe Gomez.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Manchester City fans are fuming as John Stones was forced off just nine minutes into the friendly match between England and Belgium.

Gareth Southgate started John Stones at the back but his outing at Wembley Stadium lasted a mere nine minutes.

A moment of indecision led to an awkward movement in his knee that led to his withdrawal in the opening stages of the game.

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He was replaced by Liverpool defender Joe Gomez.

John Stones leaves the pitch after picking up an injury. Image: Getty
John Stones leaves the pitch after picking up an injury. Image: Getty

Stones' injury sent social media wild as Man City bemoaned Southgate's decision to play him.

One X user fumed: "The most pointless international break in the middle of the crunch period of the season, sees John Stones injured yet again as ready salted & ham sandwich Southgate starts him AGAIN in a nothing game."

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A second tweeted: "For the life of me, I cannot understand why John Stones started this friendly or even played at all."

A third added: "John Stones is injured oh my god... I cannot be arsed."

A fourth said: "John Stones is injured. Gareth Southgate you have blood on your hands."

A Blues fan commented: "John Stones injured... pls call the season off."

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It's not just a huge blow for England but also Man City, who resume their Premier League campaign on Sunday against Arsenal.

Stones' knock comes just days after Kyle Walker limped off against Brazil last weekend.

So, Pep Guardiola could be without two key players for their top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad.

Featured Image Credit: Channel 4

Topics: Fan Reactions, Football, John Stones, England

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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