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Don Hutchison has message for Everton fans regarding John Stones

Everton's John Stones (REUTERS)
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Don Hutchison has included the former Everton defender in his Manchester United-Manchester City Combined XI.

Manchester City's John Stones applauds fans after the game

Don Hutchison has stated on social networking site Twitter that Manchester City defender John Stones was too good for his then teammates at Everton.

The former Everton midfielder has included Stones in his Manchester United-Manchester City Combined XI.

The 22-year-old, who can play as a centre-back or as a right-back, joined City from the Toffees in the summer transfer window.

According to BBC Sport, the Citizens had to pay the Merseyside outfit a transfer fee of £47.5 million in order to secure the services of the England international.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaks to John Stones

Former Liverpool and West Ham United midfielder Hutchison has praised Stones on Twitter.

The former Scotland international has suggested that the youngster was too good for his now ex-teammates at Everton, and that he was mis-managed by the club’s then manager Roberto Martinez.

Manchester City's John Stones, Raheem Sterling and Tosin Adarabioyo during training

Stones has played well for City so far this season and has established himself in the starting lineup.

The former Barnsley defender will face a stern test in the Manchester derby on Saturday afternoon.

It will be interesting to see how the former Everton youngster copes with United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Premier League game at Old Trafford.

Manchester City's John Stones