Stones is potential England captain, says Everton boss


Football - Tottenham Hotspur v Everton - Barclays Premier League - White Hart Lane - 29/8/15 Everton's John Stones Action Images via Reuters / Matthew Childs Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - John Stones could be a future England captain and was an "immense influence" on Everton in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Tottenham Hotspur despite constant media speculation over a transfer, said manager Roberto Martinez.

It seems as though Stones, 21, has been earmarked by Premier League champions Chelsea as a potential long-term replacement for former England captain John Terry.

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