John Stones believes England have the players to replicate Manchester City's brand of football but insists results are more important than style.
Pep Guardiola's side produced another strong display in their 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last Saturday to move back to the top of the Premier League, ahead of Manchester United on goal difference.
"We've got the players to do it," said the centre-back. "It's difficult to bring how you play in the Premier League into international football – it's so different – but we're always striving to become better and there's a lot of likeness between how City play and international football. Or to how Tottenham play. But to gel all those things is very difficult.
"As long as England win and keep clean sheets and keep bettering ourselves every year and making the nation proud, that's all that matters."
"I think I've always been moving in the right direction," he said. "Everyone has their ups and downs.
"We've started this season well as a team at club level. It was an important match against Chelsea to keep the run going and keep another clean sheet. Defensively, on a personal note, it was maybe one of the best games I've played in.
"Pep has been really good. Always positive and wanting me to do better and that's what I try to repay him on the pitch. I feel like I'm developing as a player and a person under him."
