
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has taken a vested interest in the career of John Stones, but is hoping the Manchester City defender endures a torrid afternoon in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
The Blades, who are on the cusp of winning promotion back to the Premier League, take on City at the national stadium hoping to cause a massive upset and reach a first FA Cup final since 1937.