Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
England's football team is preparing for their World Cup quarter-final against Norway with key defensive changes. Marc Guehi is expected to start alongside John Stones, while Noni Madueke is set to replace Bukayo Saka in the starting lineup.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Marc Guehi and John Stones last started together in England's World Cup warm-up against New Zealand in June
Senior football correspondent at Miami Stadium Published 11 July 2026, 19:15 BST Updated 14 minutes ago Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to start England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway alongside the recalled John Stones in central defence.
Manchester City defender Guehi suffered a minor hamstring strain in the win over Mexico and has missed training sessions this week.
But he is set to be cleared to continue in the heart of England's defence.
He is expected to be playing alongside Stones in defence, who is set to be recalled into the starting XI for the first time since the opening game against Croatia.
Ezri Konsa is set to be moved from centre-back to right-back.
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