# Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup 'pure joy'

- Published: 2026-06-15T12:21:54Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:23:12Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c24y192myrvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in the 26-man travelling party.

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