Harry Maguire and John Stones are preparing to line up together once again after the old friends and England team-mates helped one another through rocky periods.
Having duelled during their time in the Sheffield United and Barnsley youth set-ups, the Yorkshire duo went on to become part of the defence that provided the base for the Three Lions' memorable run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
Maguire and Stones are ready to team up again when England head to Albania for Sunday's World Cup qualifier.
Harry Maguire and John Stones are preparing to line up together once again for England
A dip in form and game time at Manchester City put the 26-year-old out of the international reckoning, only for an impressive resurgence to bring around a deserved recall ahead of the rearranged Euros.