Tuchel considers Guehi after shaky England defense against Croatia

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Tuchel considers Guehi after shaky England defense against Croatia
Summary

England's coach Thomas Tuchel faces a choice regarding his center-back selection after John Stones and Ezri Konsa struggled in defense during the World Cup opener against Croatia. England's offense shone with a 4-2 victory, but defensive errors contributed to Croatia's goals. Tuchel is contemplating starting Marc Guehi in the upcoming match against Ghana to address the concerns raised by the Croatia performance. Guehi, previously seen as a first-choice defender, brings combative qualities that may strengthen the backline.

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  • England scored four goals but conceded two against Croatia.
  • Stones and Konsa's performance raised questions about their partnership.
  • Marc Guehi was benched but may start against Ghana next.
  • Guehi's stats indicate he could be a stronger option in defense.
  • Upcoming match against Ghana is crucial for England's World Cup campaign.
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England's attack caught fire against Croatia but their defence in Dallas was far less convincing.

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