‘I’ll take whatever role I’m given’ – Guehi after not starting England’s World Cup opener | OneFootball

Marc Guehi has insisted that he was not disappointed to not start England’s World Cup opener and says he is happy with ‘whatever role’ he is given.

The centre-back was a shock omission from Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI in England’s 4-2 win against Croatia. However, he did return to the lineup for the goalless draw against Boston.

“No it wasn’t difficult,” insisted Guehi about dropping to the bench. “To be honest it doesn’t really matter who plays, as long as the team does well.

“We’re all here for one goal and we all know what that is. So as long as the team does well, that is most important.

“But I’m glad to have been given the opportunity last game to help my team and I’ll take whatever role I’m given.”

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This summer’s tournament is the 25-year-old’s first World Cup. The defender admitted: “I wouldn’t say it’s a dream come true because I never expected to be in his position.

“It’s a lot of responsibility but for those who have this dream that are looking at me, it’s important that they know it’s more than possible.”

England will be without fellow defender Reece James for their final group game against Panama. It is a gam they must win to ensure progression to the knockout stages.

“It doesn’t really matter whether Panama are still in the competition or not,” said Guehi. “I think their goal is always the same – it’s to try and do as well as possible and make their country proud.

“For us, it’s to try and improve on the things from the last game. It will be difficult because again it will be a similar game.

“But if we can do that I think it will be a real positive.”