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John Stones

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“As soon as I came here, I felt at home but obviously there is a transition period where you find your feet and make friends because it’s a new experience. But I feel massively at home here now and I feel that I belong here."

Yes John. Lead us to bigger and better things for years to come please.
 

http://www.theguardian.com/football...l-john-stones-merseyside-derby-premier-league

Whether loaded with consequence or a mere provincial dispute, a pulsating drama or a tedious bore, the Merseyside derby’s ability to create a lasting impression remains undiminished. As John Stones can attest.

“Did I have a bad day the last time or something?” inquires the usually unflappable 20-year-old after a sixth question relating to events at Anfield 13 months ago when he was part of an Everton defence dissected in a 4-0 defeat. The answer to Stones’ one question is no, he was man of the match when the rivals last met in September, but an accomplished display in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool has not banished memories of his first start in a Merseyside derby. Mainly because Daniel Sturridge was not involved when Stones blocked Liverpoolearlier this season.

Sturridge scored twice and missed a penalty as he and Luis Suárez shredded Everton’s back-line in January 2014, sending the young defender into several days of critical self-analysis. Roberto Martínez’s team were only four points behind Liverpool in the race for Champions League qualification after that heavy reverse and defending far more consistently than this term. Yet the task of shackling an in-form Liverpool and Sturridge, if only as a substitute after six months out injured, does not trouble a player whose calmness and composure is not confined to the pitch. “There are a lot of Premier League strikers who have good movement but can’t score,” says Stones.

“But a lot of things come together in Sturridge’s case and that makes him one of the hardest strikers to mark. It’s great for Liverpool and for England that he’s back, but I know that if we are as strong defensively as we were at Crystal Palace last week we can stop whatever Liverpool throw at us.”
 
What a positive this kid is. No matter what tonight or during this abysmal run if form we've been on, he's an absolute joy to watch. He was quality tonight, oozed class and quality and above all else, made time for himself with every decision he made. Top player now, he's going to be something immense in 5 years time.
 

Him Besic McCarthy , Barkley - Everton future. If Martinez have brain as soon he hits 47 mark points he will play team of youngsters for next season.Barry is done, Naisy is worker i like him but he can play striker and that is that. Stones is tresure need sign a contract that he can go under 30 mill no way.
 

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