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Stones admits he had thoughts of retirement

South Wales Evening Post

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October 08, 2025

MANCHESTER City and England defender John Stones revealed he briefly considered retiring amid his injury nightmare last season.

The 31-year-old’s 2024/25 campaign was decimated by foot and hamstring injuries, which saw him make just 24 appearances for club and country and none after February.

He is back fit again this season and looks set to make his first appearance under England boss Thomas Tuchel in the upcoming games against Wales and Latvia.

“Last season was tough for me, to the point where I thought about stopping,” Stones (pictured) told BBC Radio 5 Live.

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