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England boss Thomas Tuchel reckons there is an outside chance that Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi could be involved against Albania on Sunday. Guehi suffered an ankle injury last Thursday during Palace’s Conference League win over AZ Alkmaar, which forced him to sit out their goalless draw with rivals Brighton. After spending the weekend on crutches with a bruised and swollen ankle, the 25-year-old reported to England duty on Tuesday. Palace boss Oliver Glasner told reporters that he expected Guehi to be released from camp on his arrival. However, Tuchel and Guehi decided it would be beneficial for the centre-back, who is viewed as a leader in the England squad, to remain with the group and continue developing the club atmosphere Tuchel aims to establish before the World Cup. While Guehi has not been able to take part in training, he is no longer on crutches. Tuchel Hopes Guehi Will be Fit for England vs Albania Tuchel hopes he can call upon the FA Cup winner for Sunday’s trip to Albania – England’s final competitive fixture before the 2026 World Cup in the United States – but admitted he will not force Guehi to make an unnecessary trip if he is not ready to train by Saturday. “With Marc, it's very painful, but there is no damage done,” Tuchel confirmed. “No structural damage. It’s all about the pain. There is a possibility that from one day to the next and overnight, we will have a significant improvement. We’re working realistically towards the second game. “If he is not in training on Friday and not able to train with us on Saturday, we will not make him travel with us, then he can rest and get treatment in London. It’s nice that he also wants to stay with us. “We wanted him to stay close. He's one of the leaders, an important member of the team. He's an important glue for many players. It's nice to see that he tries everything to be included in the second match. “We wanted to have the opportunity and that's why we assess him basically every day.” Trouble at No.10 One of the biggest selection conundrums facing Tuchel this month is whether to reintroduce Jude Bellingham – who has missed the last two camps – into the starting XI, or stick with Morgan Rogers, who has been in sizzling form for the Three Lions in his absence. Rogers picked up a goal and an assist across those two camps and will be tough for Bellingham to displace, even with his superstar quality. England boss Tuchel is unlikely to follow his predecessors and shoehorn attackers into the same team, with Bellingham and Rogers instead battling for the sole number ten spot in his 4-2-3-1. "I don't know [if they can play together],” said Tuchel. “I guess so, but not in the same position. “Rather than finding a position for the best players to have them on the field, it may be better to put everyone in their best position and have a competition. "At the moment, the competition is between the two of them. They are friends, so it is a friendly competition. “They don't have to be enemies and hate each other. They are respectful and they fight for the same position. "Can they play together? Yes, but in a different structure, and now is not the moment to change the structure."
