Gareth Southgate urged to consider John Stones for England after Man City star's 'soul searching'

straight to your inboxHard work is the key to Manchester City's newest defensive partnership, John Stones says.Stones has struck up a surprising partnership with summer signing Ruben Dias, establishing himself as first choice in Pep Guardiola's defence ahead of Aymeric Laporte, Nathan Ake and Fernandinho. The pair were superb in City's Carabao Cup semi-final win at Manchester United on Wednesday, with Stones scoring the first goal in a 2-0 win and Dias earning the Man of the Match award.

straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Pogba says the entire Manchester United squad must 'take the next step' if they are to truly complete their transformation under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Man City at the semi-final stage on Wednesday night as goals from John Stones and Fernandinho secured victory for Pep Guardiola's side.The defeat marked the fourth semi-final defeat United have suffered in the past year - meaning Solskjaer has now lost as

direct to your inbox Paul Pogba has said the Manchester United squad are 'disappointed and annoyed' after they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by fierce rivals Man City. Goals from John Stones and Fernandinho secured a 2-0 victory for Pep Guardiola's side on Wednesday night as United missed out on a Wembley final against Tottenham Hotspur.

straight to your inboxGary Neville and Gary Lineker were among those to heap praise upon John Stones after he opened the scoring for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester United.City sealed a spot against Tottenham in April's final at Wembley as they aim for a fourth-consecutive campaign lifting the trophy, and took the lead through Stomnes early in the second half at Old Trafford.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane believes Kevin de Bruyne is capable of playing any midfield or attacking position on the field after raving about Manchester City's "world-class" star.De Bruyne was at the centre of a vintage Manchester City performance, which saw them beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. City led 3-0 after a little over a half-an-hour with De Bruyne taking centre stage.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan played down injury concerns after picking up a knock in Manchester City's Boxing Day victory over Newcastle United.Gundogan scored the opening goal as Pep Guardiola's men beat Newcastle 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their first game after Christmas.

straight to your inboxJamie Redknapp has demanded more from Bernardo Silva as Manchester City search for more creativity going forward. Whilst Pep Guardiola's side have had a positive first half to the season and are well in the title race, their football has lacked the fluency of previous seasons, having netted the lowest amount of goals among the clubs in the top half of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWayne Rooney has confirmed his son Kai has signed for Manchester United.The Reds have snapped up the oldest son of their former striker, who remains the club's record goalscorer. Rooney, currently player and caretaker manager at Championship side Derby County, announced the news on social media, posting a picture of himself and 11-year-old Kai alongside wife Coleen.

direct to your inboxJohn Stones is not carrying an injury despite missing Manchester City's Premier League game with West Brom. The 26-year-old has fought his way back into the team after two years of injuries and personal issues preventing him from holding down a regular place, and started alongside Ruben Dias for the Manchester derby as they notched another clean sheet.