Overview
- England manager Thomas Tuchel called Stones a key player but said selection depends on him being fully fit, with a late decision planned before the squad is named.
- Tuchel confirmed the Manchester City defender was pulled from consideration for the Uruguay friendly with a minor calf problem after joining the March camp.
- Multiple reports say Stones has left the England setup to undergo assessment at Manchester City’s training base following the calf issue.
- The 31-year-old has had another stop-start season, logging fewer than 1,000 minutes and only 15 appearances for City because of recurring injuries.
- Stones’ contract expires in June with no renewal talks reported, leaving his club future uncertain as England monitor his recovery for the summer tournament.