John Stones recalls ‘special’ Panenka moment for Everton

John Stones has recalled the “particular second” throughout Everton’s 2013 pre-season tour of America when he despatched Juventus goalkeeper Marco Storani the unsuitable manner with a dinked penalty.

The Blues went on to win 6-5 on penalties in San Francisco through the inaugural Worldwide Champions Cup after the 2 sides drew 1-1 in regular time.

Stones loved three years at Goodison following his £3m transfer from Barnsley in 2013, the place he made 95 appearances for Everton earlier than shifting up the M62 to hitch Manchester Metropolis for a payment in extra of £47.5m.

The 27-year-old has since gained the Premier League thrice and re-emerged as a key member of Pep Guardiola’s defence as they comprehensively introduced the English title again to the Etihad Stadium earlier than dropping the Champions League ultimate.

Ever-present all through the European Championships for Gareth Southgate’s aspect this summer season, he has featured alongside Tyrone Mings deputising for Harry Maguire who has since instilled himself as his defensive companion all through their journey to the ultimate.

Because the Three Lions put together for his or her first main match ultimate in 55 years, Stones was reminded about his penalty as a 19-year-old at AT&T Park.

He mentioned: “A younger lad stepped up, I feel it was in San Francisco, I went and dinked one down the center, I feel I used to be a naive John at the moment. It was a fantastic event for me, I feel it was my first full recreation for the primary workforce after turning as much as Everton, it was a particular second for me, one I get reminded of lots.”

The shootout got here only a yr after Andrea Pirlo scored the same spot-kick in opposition to England within the Euro 2012 quarter-final because the Italians knocked out Roy Hodgson’s aspect.

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That night time in August he got here up in opposition to the stylish midfielder, who missed a penalty within the shootout, and when requested in regards to the comparisons between the midfield stalwart and England teammate Kalvin Phillips praising the Leeds man.

“Two totally different gamers (Andrea Pirlo and Kalvin Phillips) I’ve had the chance to play with Kalvin and I consider he is his personal participant in his personal high quality and it is fairly humorous that he’s labelled the Yorkshire Pirlo.

“(He is) An unbelievable participant and to see him come via and carry out the way in which he has all through the match, I feel it is his first main match, I could not be happier for him, he is achieved himself so proud and everybody again residence for him.”