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John Stones ruled out for England's Nations League matches due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:17 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

John Stones ruled out for England's Nations League matches due to injury
Summary

England defender John Stones is expected to miss four upcoming UEFA Nations League matches after sustaining a thigh injury while playing for Inter Milan earlier this week. Stones, 32, was forced off after an hour in his first start for the club on Monday against Udinese. He underwent tests that confirmed a muscle strain in his left thigh, leading to his likely exclusion from the squad, which will be announced by coach Thomas Tuchel. England kicks off their Nations League campaign against Spain on September 20.

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  • •Stones sustained a thigh injury during a match with Inter Milan.
  • •He is set to miss England's Nations League fixtures starting September 20.
  • •England's Nations League group includes Spain, Czechia, and Croatia.
  • •The squad announcement is scheduled for 10am BST on September 18.
  • •Inter Milan hopes Stones will return for their match against Parma on October 10.
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  • 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — England dealt injury blow ahead of UEFA Nations League squad call-ups
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England is set to be without a key defender for their four upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, with the news coming a matter of hours before Thomas Tuchel will be announcing his squad

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