Marc Guehi has successfully recovered from a recent hamstring issue and is positioned to lead England’s defense against Norway in the upcoming World Cup quarter-final. He will be joined in the center by John Stones, who returns to the starting lineup for the first time since the tournament opener against Croatia.
Guehi, who plays for Manchester City, encountered the minor injury during the team’s victory over Mexico, resulting in missed training time. However, he is now deemed ready for the match. His partner, Stones, returns to the starting XI, resulting in a defensive shift that sees Ezri Konsa moving to right-back. The pair will face a significant challenge as they square off against their Manchester City teammate and prolific striker Erling Haaland.
Elsewhere in the lineup, Declan Rice is cleared to start following a bout of illness, and Noni Madueke is projected to start over Bukayo Saka. The expected England XI includes Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, John Stones, O’Reilly, Anderson, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane. On the bench, Reece James and Djed Spence provide defensive cover following their recent returns to fitness.
