Overview
- Marc Guehi was substituted at half-time of Manchester City’s 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday after reporting a hip problem and has now been ruled out of England’s squad following scans.
- The Football Association confirmed on Monday that Newcastle defender Dan Burn has been called up as Guehi’s immediate replacement and joined the England camp at Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground.
- Guehi has been a regular starter under Tuchel, having started most World Cup and recent Nations League games, so his absence removes a preferred centre-back from Tuchel’s selection options.
- Tuchel’s defensive alternatives in the squad now include Jarrad Branthwaite, Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa and Burn, with selection decisions to be finalised ahead of Thursday’s match at Wembley.
- Guehi will remain with Manchester City to continue his recovery while England complete preparation for the Croatia and Spain fixtures, and his fitness will be monitored ahead of the club’s return from the international break.