ストーンズ、引退寸前からワールドカップ出場を「純粋な喜び」と捉える
ジョン・ストーンズがイングランドのワールドカップ代表メンバーに選ばれたことは、一部で驚きをもって受け止められたかもしれないが、本人は26人の遠征メンバーに選ばれるために「相当な努力」をしなければならなかったと語っている。
John Stones' selection in England's World Cup squad raised some eyebrows - and the man himself may have been surprised had he been told at his lowest ebb that his country would still be needing him.
Stones says he had to "dig deep" to come through one of the most challenging periods of his career before securing his place in the 26-player group.
The 32-year-old is in line to start in England's tournament opener against Croatia on Wednesday despite revealing last October he spent some time considering retirement after a string of injuries.
Stones is highly regarded by manager Thomas Tuchel and…
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