Watch England vs Scotland at Euro 2020: Towering John Stones header hits woodwork in first half's best chance

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The England defender nearly put the Three Lions ahead after just 10 minutes

John Stones, England vs Scotland
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England centre-back John Stones was the unlikely source of the best goalscoring opportunity during the early period of tonight's game against Scotland.

The Manchester City defender leapt to meet a corner just after 10 minutes of the match had been player, and sent a powerful header towards goal – only to be denied by the post.

Mason Mount's delivery was inch-perfect for the 6ft 2in Stones to meet, unchallenged, on the edge of the six-yard box, and was unlucky not to put the Three Lions ahead.

The moment was probably the best goalscoring chance of the first half, which was a nervy affair – and which Scotland may feel they had the better of otherwise.

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Conor Pope
Conor Pope
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Conor Pope is the former Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content. He plays football regularly, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world.

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