Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has disclosed that England manager Thomas Tuchel must start Marc Guéhi ahead of John Stones for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia.
Shearer, in a chat with Tribal Football, stated that Guéhi’s excellent form and consistency make him a better choice, citing Stones’ lack of regular match fitness.
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Tuchel’s side kick-start their World Cup campaign with a potentially tricky clash against Group L rivals Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday night.
“Judging By the reports, if you believe them, it looks like it’s going to be John Stones and Ezri Konsa so Marc Guehi would be the one to miss out.
“I would start Guehi and Konsa, just because of Stones’ lack of football, he didn’t play much this season and this is obviously a very important game.
“So I would go with Guehi and Konsa. It will be a big surprise if Guehi is left out, not many people wouldn’t have started Guehi in this first game.”
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England put their faith in former Chelsea and PSG manager Tuchel ahead of this World Cup, hoping the German can end 60 years of hurt out in the United States.
But Tuchel has already surprised several England greats with reports he is set to drop Guehi for the World Cup opener and partner John Stones with Ezri Konsa in defence.
