Guehi managing groin problem

England and Crystal Palace defender Marc GuehiImage source, Getty Images
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Marc Guehi is managing a groin issue before England's World Cup qualifier in Serbia on Tuesday.

The Crystal Palace captain completed 76 minutes of the Three Lions' win over Andorra on Saturday but complained of the muscular issue at half-time.

The issue is not thought to be serious and Guehi is expected to remain with the squad for the game in Belgrade.

Nevertheless, it does provide England head coach Thomas Tuchel with a fitness headache as he finalises his selection.

Guehi is the most senior central defender at Tuchel's disposal heading into the game following the withdrawal of Manchester City's John Stones because of injury last week.

The 25-year-old was expected to start Tuesday's encounter but it now remains to be seen if the niggle alters Tuchel's thinking.