The central defender of the English national team John stones he applied to his partner Raheem Sterling, author of three goals in the tournament, for the prize of best player (MVP) of the Eurocup.
The English will seek their first title since 1996 against Italy at Wembley this Sunday, a place of special memory for a Sterling who grew up just a few meters from the field and who has scored three goals in the competition.
“I've always said that I'm a big fan of hers. I would love to see him as the best player in the tournament, for what he has done for us and for how he has sacrificed, “Stones said at a press conference.
“It has been a great threat upstairs. He's great to play with and I'm sure he's going to give it all on Sunday. I hope he scores another goal. I couldn't be happier for him He has had a bad time personally and is now very motivated. All I can say is that he deserves all the good that happens to him, “added the central defender. Manchester City.
What's more, Stones gave his impression of the controversial penalty awarded to England in the semi-final against Denmark. “I think it was a penalty. It may be partial, but I've seen it again and I think the referee made the correct decision or that the VAR did“said the defender.