MARC GUEHI cannot wait for a World Cup quarter-final battle with Manchester City team-mate Erling Haaland.
Ahead of the meeting between England and Norway on Saturday, Guehi admitted: “It’s gonna be fun!”
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Marc Guehi is ready to face Manchester City team-mate Erling Haaland at the World Cup for England Credit: Getty
The pair have played against each other plenty before Credit: Getty
Red-hot Haaland has hit seven goals already at the tournament.
The striker, appearing at his first World Cup, has been on target in all four of his outings in North America so far — including a famous double against Brazil in the last round.
Guehi added: “I know he will be up for it.
“It will be a challenge but it will be good to see some familiar faces and try to do our best to get the win.”
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Haaland is likely to come up against another of his club friends with Nico O’Reilly set to start for the Three Lions at left-back.
O’Reilly is also playing at his first finals and reckons the confidence is building in the England squad following the stunning 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico.
He said: “Every single player within the team and the staff showed character.
“We were outnumbered and things were going against us but we dug in until the very, very end.
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“If we continue to have this character, no one can stop us.”
John Stones is another who knows Haaland well from the Etihad.
He is England’s potential midfield back-up plan if they suffer any more injury issues.
Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel — who will be without the crocked Jordan Henderson for the rest of the World Cup — could turn to Stones if defensive midfielder Elliot Anderson suffers a problem.
England go into Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway short of options after Henderson suffered a freak arm injury when jumping over the advertising hoardings after the win against Mexico.
Reece James and Kobbie Mainoo are possibilities but when naming his 26-man squad in May, Tuchel said: “I think John Stones can play as a No 6 for us.”
Stones, 32, is currently without a club after leaving City.
And with Ezri Konsa and Guehi set to remain in central defence for the Norway game, Stones — who has played only TEN matches in 2026 — will gladly play in any position.
He said: “I always try to be as positive as possible and put myself in the best condition. I feel great.
“I’ve been ready to go since earlier this year and not had the opportunity.
“I’m frustrated when I don’t play but I feel the mentality of the boys that don’t is incredible, and that’s something that is rare within the tournament.
“We’re all hungry to help, and have all got the same goal in mind to get to that final and see where it takes us.”
