England face a defensive NIGHTMARE for Euro 2024 as John Stones is seen with medical staff in the tunnel after coming off at half-time against Iceland – while Lewis Dunk misses final friendly with a knock

England manager Gareth Southgate is facing a central-defensive headache ahead of Euro 2024.

Harry Maguire wasn’t included in the final squad due to injury and John Stones had to be substituted at half time in the friendly against Iceland. 

There was a further issue at centre-back, with Lewis Dunk missing the game due to a knock.

Ezri Konsa replaced Stones at the break and Joe Gomez is another option at centre-back, but Southgate has a cause for concern ahead of England’s opening game of the tournament against Serbia on June 16.

Manchester City defender Stones struggled with an injury towards the end of last season and was seen with medical staff in the tunnel at Wembley on Friday night.  

There is another issue for England, with Lewis Dunk missing the game due to a knock

Gareth Southgate will have concerns about his centre-back options ahead of the tournament

Stones had started the game alongside Marc Guehi, who was making just his eleventh appearance for England.

Guehi required treatment at one stage in the second half but the Crystal Palace defender was able to continue. 

Marc Guehi required treatment in the second half but the defender was able to continue

Liverpool youngster Jarell Quansah was left out of the final squad for the tournament but was still named on the bench against Iceland. 

After taking on Serbia, England will subsequently face Denmark and Slovenia in their remaining group stage fixtures.