By Pa Reporter
Published: 07:58 BST, 7 June 2019 | Updated: 08:10 BST, 7 June 2019
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John Stones retained the backing of England manager Gareth Southgate after his error started England's downfall as they slipped to Nations League semi-final defeat to Holland.
Fan disorder made way for a gripping clash at the sold-out Estadio D. Afonso Henriques in Guimaraes, where far fewer supporters are likely to be in attendance for Sunday's third-place play-off against Switzerland.
England had been hoping to face Portugal in the finale and looked on course for a shot at their first trophy in 53 years as Southgate's side reacted well to Matthijs De Ligt cancelling out Marcus Rashford's first-half penalty.
Gareth Southgate insists John Stones has his support after costly error against Holland
Jesse Lingard thought he had filled the role of super-sub as he coolly turned home in the 83rd minute but joy quickly turned to despair as the Video Assistant Referee ruled out the strike for a narrow offside.
Matters would get even worse in extra-time as a shocking mistake by Stones led Kyle Walker to turn into his own net, with England then conceding a third as a Ross Barkley error allowed Quincy Promes to seal Holland a 3-1 win.
But Stones'
