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Gareth Southgate insists John Stones' is NOT in danger of losing England spot and blames lack of game time at Manchester City is down to bad luck

Gareth Southgate insists he is not concerned by John Stones’ lack of club action despite the central defender not playing a minute for Manchester City.

Stones’ only action this season has come for England, playing twice in last month’s internationals before starting against Andorra on Saturday.

The centre half is expected to start against Hungary, with Southgate set to recall his big guns for the Wembley clash after selecting what was effectively a second-string side against Andorra.

John Stones is set to keep his spot in the England XI as Gareth Southgate backs the defender
The defender has yet to play a minute for Manchester City this season, struggling with niggles

The defender has yet to play a minute for Manchester City this season, struggling with niggles

In the past, Southgate has made it clear that he will only select those who are playing regularly for their clubs.