Manchester City defender John Stones says he'll be ready for the opening game of the new Premier League season.

Stones says he is determined to keep the momentum going from being one of England's stand-out performers to nail down his first team place at City.

The 24-year-old defender wants to play in the Community Shield curtain raiser with Chelsea on Sunday August 5 and says he will not suffer from any post-Russia 2018 hangover.

Stones said: “I'm going to go back in for the first game against Chelsea in the Community Shield. I just want to keep the momentum going. I will have a break. I will just make sure I am fighting fit for the new season.

“I've really enjoyed playing, I've enjoyed my football, I've enjoyed the challenges of playing in the biggest games. I felt like I've expressed myself, tried to bring everything to the table.

“I can honestly say I gave it my all, I've left nothing out on the pitch. Now it is about keeping improving. I feel I've improved as a person and a footballer over the last few weeks on the biggest stage in the world."