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'It makes you realise how special it is to be out there': John Stones revels in lifeline at Manchester City after helping sure up Pep Guardiola's defence

John Stones is determined to make the most of his unexpected return to the Manchester City limelight.

The defender is currently keeping Aymeric Laporte out of the City side after grabbing an early-season opportunity.

Stones seemed to be facing an uncertain future in the summer after the signings of Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake appeared to relegate him to fourth-choice centre-back.

John Stones is determined to make the most of his return to the Manchester City squad

The 26-year-old has started five of City's last six Premier League games and each of them have ended with clean sheets, hauling the team towards the title race after a sluggish start to the season.