Guehi and Stones to start for England in World Cup quarter-final

Marc Guehi has overcome a minor hamstring strain and is poised to start for England in their World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway. He is expected to form the central defensive partnership with John Stones, who will be recalled to the starting lineup for the first time since the opening match against Croatia.

Guehi sustained the injury during the win over Mexico and missed recent training sessions. His return to fitness is a significant boost for England's defense. Stones' inclusion marks his return to the starting XI after being a substitute in the matches following the Croatia game. He played a key role against Mexico, coming on as a substitute in the second half.

In other team news, Ezri Konsa is expected to shift from center-back to right-back. Declan Rice has been cleared to play despite a sickness bug that affected his preparations. Noni Madueke is also anticipated to start ahead of Bukayo Saka, indicating further changes to the team's formation. The expected lineup includes Pickford, Konsa, Guehi, Stones, O'Reilly, Anderson, Rice, Madueke, Gordon, Bellingham, and Kane.