Coming through hard times has made me stronger and wiser, says John Stones

• Defender in excellent form for club and country after last season’s troubles
• Stones now keen to pass on advice to younger team-mates with England

John Stones believes he has come through the most difficult period of his career and not only proved himself to be a talented defender but also a leader.

Stones came under sustained criticism during his debut season at Manchester City having arrived from Everton for £47.5m in August 2016, but he has been excellent for Pep Guardiola’s side in this campaign and also impressed for England.

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