Marc Guehi may be England's secret weapon… and it could cement a multi-million pound transfer this summer

MARC GUEHI has been tapped to solve England's Euro central defender problems.

Boss Gareth Southgate is sweating over the fitness of first choice Harry Maguire after the Manchester United star missed last weekend's FA Cup final with a muscle injury.

Maguire will not feature in England's first friendly warm-up against Bosnia this evening in Newcastle.

His compatriot John Stones had limited game time at Manchester City and will be rested after reporting for the Three Lions late after the FA Cup final.

It means Crystal Palace ace Guehi, 23, will have the chance to win a place at Euro 2024.

He played alongside Maguire against North Macedonia and Malta last November before a knee injury ruled him out of March friendlies.

Guehi, now nine caps, is one of four Eagles stars in Southgate's provisional squad alongside Dean Henderson, Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze.

And former Palace centre-back Danny Gabbidon believes he has all the ingredients to succeed in Germany and even win a summer move to a bigger club.

Gabbidon, 44, said: “England have a few problems in central defense so places are still up for grabs.

“He played in the November internationals before his injury, so he has a chance. I don't see why not.

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“He's a fantastic player. He's only getting better and better and he's a player to watch.

“If he performs well then all eyes will be on him and clubs will want to take him.”

England have two Euro warm-ups, with Bosnia followed by Iceland at Wembley on Friday.

Impressive performances in these encounters could earn Guehi a chance in the opening Group C match against Serbia on June 16.

Guehi made his England debut in a 2–1 win at Wembley against Switzerland in March 2022.

He came through the ranks at Chelsea before a loan spell at Swansea elevated his status.