Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi has urged calm following England's defeat to Japan, insisting the squad must stay focused on their World Cup qualifying campaign. The 25-year-old, who has earned Thomas Tuchel's trust after initial doubts, stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced mindset amid setbacks.
Guéhi, a key figure under Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024, initially found himself on the bench for Tuchel's first game in charge against Albania. However, he started the next match against Latvia and has since become a regular, even scoring his first international goal in a 5-0 win over Serbia. Reflecting on his early omission, Guéhi admitted it was natural for players to question their place under a new manager.
Tuchel's faith in the squad has been evident in his recent selections, retaining all fit players from the previous camp despite the availability of stars like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden. Guéhi praised the manager's approach, describing it as creating a meritocracy where being a good teammate matters as much as reputation. England face Wales in a friendly before a World Cup qualifier against Latvia, and Guéhi believes the team's unity will be key to success.
