Stones honoured to wear England armband against Greece

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England senior defender John Stones was honoured to be named captain by caretaker manager Lee Carsley for the Nations League game against Greece (Oct 10) and will be doing his part appropriately.

Harry Kane, the striker from Bayern Munich, is usually the first captain, ทางเข้า ufabet but because of an injury on behalf of the club, he did not start this match. 

The position should be move down to number two. With Man City’s Kyle Walker recall after Euro 2024, but the fit right-back is unlikely to be select for the starting line-up, leaving Stones to step up to lead the team. 

“Of course, to be England captain is something I’ve dreamed of doing since I was a little kid,” the Manchester City defender told a news conference.

“But I think the family is the one who is more pleased.” 

“To see me walk out on the pitch as England captain will be a special moment and I can’t thank the manager Lee Carsley enough for that.” 

“Our conversation the other night was so wonderful that I was speechless.” 

“But it was an amazing moment for me. After a while, it’s calm now. Everything is back to normal: the preparation, the training and the determination are still the same.” 

“Step footing on the pitch with the captain’s armband is the greatest honor and will always be one of my greatest highlights.” 

Stones made his debut in 2014 under former manager Roy Hodgson and has made 81 appearances for the club, but has never captained the side in the opening minute of a game.