Photo story: Stones sees red

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The England defender and Manchester City player John Stones (left, with a fan) cheered on players at the Salvation Army’s annual five-a-side football tournament last month for people who are homeless last month. The 12th Partnership Trophy, held at Goals in Manchester, brought together 28 teams from Salvation Army homelessness services across the UK, with players from Lifehouses (supported accommodation), outreach programmes, and Salvation Army Housing Association (SAHA) services. The trophy was presented by Peter Shilton, the former England goalkeeper

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