Overview
- Latest reports say Guehi has won a fitness race and is expected to start after a minor hamstring strain that kept him out of recent training.
- Earlier coverage reported the hamstring issue arose in the last‑16 win over Mexico and left him a doubt while England’s medical staff assessed him.
- If Guehi had not been available, Thomas Tuchel was likely to pair John Stones with Ezri Konsa and shift Konsa to right‑back, according to team‑selection reporting.
- England’s defence is already stretched because Jarell Quansah is suspended after a red card and right‑back Reece James has missed matches through injury, which increases the importance of Guehi’s availability.
- Guehi has been a regular starter for England and, beyond the quarter‑final game, a booking in the match could trigger suspension for later rounds, so his fitness and on‑field conduct carry tactical and tournament consequences.