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Everton boss Martinez delighted for Stones, Garbutt over U21 Euros selection

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is pleased to see John Stones and Luke Garbutt make England's U21 Euros squad.

Stones and Garbutt were confirmed in England's final 23-man squad for the competition on Tuesday.

Martinez told evertontv: "We've got two players representing Everton in the Under-21s European Championships. That's always an interesting tournament and we hope that John and Luke can have a really successful period there.

"There are some great games to follow and watch in the tournament and any game is an opportunity to find talent and to find different kinds of players, and it's a great way sometimes to relax - to watch games while the preparations for the new pre-season are underway.

"As a manager, you shouldn't switch off in the summer because you'd miss too much. The privilege of being the Everton manager allows me to see the role as a passion. I don't see it as a job, just something that should be part of the daily routine."

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