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England confirm injury blow ahead of Albania clash

Thomas Tuchel will be without Marc Guehi for Sunday’s match against Albania — Thomas Tuchel will be without Marc Guehi for Sunday’s match against Albania (The FA via Getty Images)

England defender Marc Guehi has withdrawn from the squad for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Albania due to a foot injury.
Guehi will not recover in time for the Group K finale and has returned to his club for treatment, as confirmed by an FA statement.
No replacement has been called up, so England will travel to Albania with a 24-man squad.
England's place at next summer's World Cup is already assured, and they aim to close out qualification with a 100 per cent record.
Manager Thomas Tuchel may make changes to the team, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden among those pushing for starting berths.

England star withdraws from squad for final World Cup qualifier against Albania — In full