John Stones Hit with Speeding Conviction and Injury Setback at Inter Milan

John Stones is facing a challenging period off and on the pitch, with a recent speeding conviction and a fresh injury setback clouding his start at Inter Milan.

The England defender was convicted of speeding after missing a police letter while away at the 2026 World Cup. Stones was caught driving his £150,000 Range Rover at 43mph in a 30mph zone near his former Cheshire home in May. He admitted being the driver when first contacted but did not respond to a follow-up letter offering a fixed penalty. In a letter to Warrington Magistrates' Court, Stones explained he had been abroad with England until July 19, then went on holiday before moving to Milan, and had not seen the post for almost four months. He was handed a £1,052 court bill and received four penalty points on his licence.

Stones has suffered a muscle strain to the flexor muscles in his left thigh, an injury confirmed by Inter Milan on September 17. The 32-year-old picked up the problem during Inter's dramatic 5-3 Serie A victory over Udinese on September 14, which was just his first start for the club. Medical tests at the Istituto Humanitas in Rozzano revealed the strain, and while a potential absence of 25 to 30 days, the club has not specified a definitive timeline. His condition will be reassessed in the coming days, casting doubt on his immediate availability for both club and country.

In a lighter moment for DAZN before his injury, the 94-cap international named his dream England five-a-side team. His selections blended legendary and modern figures. "I would have to go Pickford because I've played so many times with him," Stones said, opting for Jordan Pickford in goal. He apologised to former teammate Joe Hart for the omission. In defence, he chose World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore and his former Manchester City colleague Kyle Walker. Up front, he selected England's all-time leading scorer Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney, calling the lineup "not bad."

• KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Stones was convicted and fined £1,052 for a speeding offence from May 2026.
• He suffered a left thigh muscle strain in mid-September, likely sidelining him for weeks.
• The defender named Pickford, Moore, Walker, Kane, and Rooney in his all-time England five-a-side team.
• The incidents come during his first season at Inter Milan after leaving Manchester City.

Stones' move to Italy was meant to be a fresh chapter, but these concurrent issues present an unwelcome distraction. The injury is a particular blow for Inter, who will hope for a swift recovery as they manage their [squad](/squad) through a busy period. For Stones, the focus will now be on rehabilitation and regaining fitness to make his mark in Serie A.