John Stones talks frankly about England's need to entertain AND win as they face Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, and how Pep Guardiola changed his thinking about football when he first encountered him at Manchester City.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro.
00:29 - Strapping: All good. No worries there.
00:48 - Last 16 match: How we’ve managed our time especially after the game, the manager realises how taxing it is.
01:37 - How we work on different pressing and shapes. We’ve worked really hard on getting the best out of us.
02:34 - Different playing for city?: 100 per cent. We come here and have a clear idea on how we play.
03:25 - Akanji: I haven’t spoken to him. It’s been a bit of a bubble here, sometimes I have no idea what day it is.
04:00 - How have you got this hunger?: To win. It’s the biggest thrill out of playing. To do something that’s never been done before and lift this trophy.
05:20 - Knowing Akanji helping preparation?: In bits, how they’ve played this tournament has been brilliant. Manu is an exceptional player.
06:16 - Difficult to replace Guehi: Hopefully seamless. Whoever’s in will be ready to play. We’re all here for a reason.
07:00 - playing a 3 or a 4: Brings a different output. We’re fluent in both, it’s down to what the manager does.
07:55 - get it done and entertain the nation: We need to play our fluent football. I thought we were going home after 60 minutes of the last game.
10:05 - Bellingham: Kane was lining up behind him. He’s come up with massive goals all season. What an amazing moment for him.
10:58 - Is Konsa ready?: If selected yes. Whoever plays is fully ready.
11:53 - Moment to seize: In the World Cup we had a situation like this and didn’t succeed. It’s time to realise where we are.
12:48 - Win for Southgate?: I’ve only heard about the criticism about him. It will only have motivated him more. I couldn’t tell you about his future.
14:13 - Guardiola influence big on English football?: One of the biggest things for me is I thought I knew football but when Pep came in turns out I knew nothing.
16:00 - what have you learnt from Southgate?: A lot. He’s changed our culture as a team. He’s simple and clear with what he wants from us.
17:52 - Gareth just brushes it aside. it’ll make him want go win more.
18:39 - What made you worry so much?: It’s only human to have those thoughts.
19:35 - It’s a turning point emotionally. I believe it will change a lot of things.
20:37 - Election: Politics free zone. Couldn’t tell you who they voted for.
21:10 - Swiss player who’s impressed you the most?: Akanji has impressed day in day out. Im a big fan of his.
END
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