Eagle-eyed England fans may have spotted a new addition against Brazil.

No - not Dominic Solanke, who made the step up from the Under-20s to be handed a first senior cap by manager Gareth Southgate. And not Joe Gomez either, who impressed in a back three.

It was his defensive partner John Stones who had something of note going on on Tuesday night.

England defender John Stones sported a tattoo on his leg during the game against Brazil

England defender John Stones sported a tattoo on his leg during the game against Brazil

Stones featured as England managed to keep a clean sheet against Brazil on Tuesday night

Stones featured as England managed to keep a clean sheet against Brazil on Tuesday night

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Stones also previously had a tattoo of his girlfriend Millie Savage inked

The Manchester City centre-back has a significant number of tattoos on his body. One features his girlfriend Millie Savage.


It is not the most simple of designs - Savage is shown with a clock over her mouth.

And Stones appeared to have added another tattoo to his collection - and it might be paying tribute to someone he admires.

The 23-year-old looked to have had the face of an old man inked onto his left-knee.

There are suggestions that the figure on his knee is former Barnsley favourite Norman Rimmington. Stones began his career with the Tykes and posted a tribute to Rimmington on Instagram when he passed away.

Stones wrote: 'Such sad news today about Norman Rimmington. A true gentleman, friend and legend has left us. You'll be dearly missed. RIP Rimmo'.

City star Stones with his girlfriend Millie Savage who he had an image of inked on his arm

City star Stones with his girlfriend Millie Savage who he had an image of inked on his arm

Rimmington was known as 'Mr Barnsley' after playing for the club, coaching for it and working as a kit man until past the age of 90.

While it is not definite that Stones has paid tribute to Rimmington with the tattoo, he seems to be one of the more likely subjects. Rimmington died on December 26 last year.

But Stones has actually had the tattoo for a while. He was sporting it when City beat Chelsea but had not had it added to his leg when they played Crystal Palace in the Premier League on September 23.

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Could the tattoo be of former Barnsley player, coach and kit man Norman Rimmington? Rimmington worked for the club past the age of 90

Could the tattoo be of former Barnsley player, coach and kit man Norman Rimmington?

Rimmington was known as Mr Barnsley, which is the club Stones started his career with

Rimmington was known as Mr Barnsley, which is the club Stones started his career with

Stones was already sporting the tattoo during the game against Chelsea on September 30

Stones was already sporting the tattoo during the game against Chelsea on September 30

But the tattoo was not there when City played Crystal Palace on September 23 at the Etihad

But the tattoo was not there when City played Crystal Palace on September 23 at the Etihad

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