The former Blues defender believes ball-playing centre-halves can become on-field leaders for Pep Guardiola and the best pairing in the Premier League
John Stones can be “a good captain for Manchester City”, says Richard Dunne, while his partnership with Aymeric Laporte boasts the potential to be “the most successful in Premier League history”.
Pep Guardiola has invested heavily in two proven centre-halves during his time at the Etihad Stadium, with options sought which fit his ball-playing philosophy.
He has had to work on moulding Stones, with the 24-year-old requiring improvements to the defensive duties which complement his ability in possession.