Soccer-England's Stones says he is fit for Euro after toe injury fears


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - England Training - Blankenhain, Germany - June 13, 2024 England's John Stones during training REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo

(Reuters) - Defender John Stones admitted he feared he had broken his toe in England's final warm-up game for the European Championship last week, but the Manchester City player said he is fit for their opener against Serbia on Sunday.

Stones, a regular starter in Gareth Southgate's lineup, came off the pitch at halftime in last Friday's loss to Iceland after appearing to roll his ankle before spending 36 hours isolated due to illness midweek.

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