John Stones was dropped from the starting lineup as England prepare to face Ghana in the 2026 World Cup.
What happened?
England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia.
Stones was entrusted with a starting role by Thomas Tuchel in the opener, but he didn't quite repay his manager's faith.
Why it matters for John Stones
Stones looked every bit a player who made just 18 appearances at club level last season, and he was shaky on the ball and slow to react off it.
This performance has raised questions about his place in the team, with Marc Guehi waiting in the wings for his opportunity to start.
What comes next?
England will take on Ghana on Tuesday, knowing a win will guarantee their place in the knockout rounds.
Tuchel may have a decision to make, with Guehi pushing for a starting berth and Stones needing weeks to work his way back to game fitness.
The match against Ghana will be a crucial test for England, and Tuchel will need to get his selection right if they are to secure a place in the next round.
On Tuesday, England will look to build on their winning start and make it two wins from two in the 2026 World Cup.
Guehi came off the bench to hold things down late on against Croatia, and he will be hoping to make his first start of the tournament against Ghana.
Stones, on the other hand, will be looking to regain his place in the team and prove himself as a key player for England.
The decision to drop Stones will be a tough one for Tuchel, but he will need to make the right call if England are to succeed in the tournament.