Marc Guehi has been one of England’s better players at Euro 2024 (Picture: YouTube)
Marc Guehi has suggested Crystal Palace team-mate Tyrick Mitchell could have solved England’s left-back problem at Euro 2024.
Manchester United’s Luke Shaw travelled to Germany with the Three Lions squad but was not fit enough to feature in any of England’s group games.
As Shaw was the only natural left-back selected in Gareth Southgate’s squad, right-back Kieran Trippier has had to fill in on the left to mixed success.
While Trippier helped England concede just one goal in the group stage – the best defensive record in the tournament – he offered little going forward and struggled to link up with Phil Foden and England’s other attacking players.
Given Shaw is yet to get any minutes at the Euros, it would be a surprise if he started Sunday’s last-16 clash against Slovakia.
Several pundits have suggested Kyle Walker – or even Bukayo Saka – should replace Trippier at left-back and Guehi admits it is a ‘shame’ that his Palace team-mate Mitchell did not make the squad.
Mitchell has made more than 100 Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace over the last three seasons, with his form for the Eagles earning him two caps for England, both coming in 2022.
Tyrick Mitchell in action for Crystal Palace (Picture: Getty)
Asked whether he was surprised, given England’s issues at left-back, that he was not joined in Germany by Mitchell, Guehi said: ‘I would’ve loved T to be here.
‘I thought he had an amazing season, very consistent in his performances. Obviously it’s a shame but I’m sure if he carries on, as we’ve seen with so many England players, you’re definitely able to get your chance.’
Guehi is one of four Crystal Palace players in England’s Euros squad along with goalkeeper Dean Henderson, midfielder Adam Wharton and winger Eberechi Eze.
Luke Shaw is yet to get any minutes at the Euros (Picture: Getty)
His club team-mates have been given little to no minutes out in Germany but Guehi has impressed fans and pundits with three assured performances in the heart of England’s defence.
Asked about the praise he has received, Guehi said: ‘It is nice to hear. But I don’t think I’m the best player here.
‘There have been some really good performances by people. I am enjoying the experience and the tournament. I’m just really grateful.
‘I think I’m continuously developing everything and trying to get better in every part of my game. Hopefully in the future there are more bits to come from myself.’
Source:: Metro
