Pep Guardiola has praised John Stones for turning his career at Manchester City around, while insisting he never lost faith in the defender.
Stones has racked up 141 appearances in all competitions for City since completing a £50 million ($66m) move to Etihad Stadium from Everton in 2016.
The 26-year-old has helped the Blues win seven trophies in total, including two Premier League titles, while also establishing himself as a regular in Gareth Southgate's England squad at international level.