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Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup 'pure joy'

Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup 'pure joy'
BBC News Monday 15 June 2026, 12:21 UTC 1 min read
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John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in the 26-man travelling party.

John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in the 26-man travelling party.
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