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Injured Stones pulls out of England squad

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Defender John Stones has withdrawn from the England squad for the next two World Cup qualifiers because of injury.

Manager Thomas Tuchel says he does not want to take any risks with the 31-year-old, who arrived at the training camp with a minor "muscular issue" that has not improved.

Stones has started all three of Manchester City's Premier League games this season.

Marc Guehi, Dan Burn, Ezri Konsa and Jarell Quansah are Tuchel's other centre-back options.

England play Andorra at Villa Park on Saturday before travelling to Serbia on Tuesday.

More to follow.

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