Everton and England defender John Stones may be out for the rest of 2014 after it was confirmed that he needs surgery on an ankle injury. The 20-year-old was forced to pull out of Roy Hodgson's squad to face San Marino and Estonia in Euro 2016 qualification.
"It's a clear injury, not a complicated injury," said Everton boss Roberto Martinez.
"It's a little bit of a setback but in John's case we were very worried because those injuries can become a little bit difficult to treat.
"But this one is going to be straightforward and we are already counting down the days for him to come back for the final and most important part of the season."
