Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.

Marc Guehi and John Stones last started together in England's World Cup warm-up against New Zealand in June Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to start England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway alongside the recalled John Stones in central defence. Manchester City defender Guehi suffered a minor hamstring strain in the win over Mexico and has missed training sessions this week. He is expected to be playing alongside Stones in defence, who is set to be recalled into the starting XI for the first time since the opening game against Croatia. Declan Rice is fit to start despite a sickness bug that has hampered his involvement in the preparations for the game, while Noni Madueke is expected to play ahead of Bukayo Saka in another change to the XI. Reece James, who has trained this week after recovering from a hamstring injury, is expected to be on the bench alongside fellow full-back Djed Spence. The selection of Stones and Guehi means it is an all-Manchester City central defence from last season to take on their club team-mate Erling Haaland, who has scored seven goals at the World Cup, one more than Harry Kane. Stones left City upon the expiry of his contract at the start of this month. Stones, 32, has been a substitute in all England's matches since Croatia. However, he played a key role against Mexico, coming on for Saka after 57 minutes following Jarell Quansah's red card.