# Djed Spence and John Stones bolster England's defence after wobbly display

England's performance was shaky, but defenders Djed Spence and John Stones impressed, making a strong case for starting roles. Their form is crucial for the team's stability in upcoming fixtures.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/12/england-djed-spence-john-stones-defence-world-cup-norway) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:25:27 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/15/a-role-model-djed-spence-first-muslim-england-player-lifts-hopes?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:15:15 +0000