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'Stones could be world-class' - Man City defender impresses former captain

Richard Dunne has been pleased with the centre-half's progress and is a fan of the England international's partnership with Aymeric Laporte

John Stones has the potential to be ‘world class’ after impressing former Manchester City captain Richard Dunne with his performances this season.

England international Stones has appeared 26 times for Pep Guardiola’s side this term on the back of a positive showing at the World Cup in Russia.

And Dunne, who played over 300 times for City, believes that the centre-half is now well on his way to becoming one of the world’s best.

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“I think he has the potential [to be world-class],” Dunne told the club's official website .