Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - England Training - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - September 3, 2025 England's John Stones during training Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
(Reuters) -England will be without defender John Stones for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Andorra in Birmingham and Tuesday's match away to Serbia, manager Thomas Tuchel said, after the Manchester City player withdrew with a muscle injury.
Tuchel said Stones could not be risked for the upcoming games, having earlier called the 31-year-old a "no-brainer" choice saying he brings "the full package" to the squad. Stones has not added to his 83 caps since October due to injury issues.
