Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
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"I would have loved to have arrived at the tournament 100% fit but that I had been managed 'in the best way possible' and was feeling 'great and ready to go'."
— Bukayo Saka , Athlete
Key People
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Djed Spence is a professional football defender who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
John Stones is a defender for the England national football team.
Marc Guehi is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Noni Madueke is an England football player who plays as a forward.
Reece James is a professional footballer and England's first-choice right-back.
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Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
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