Tuchel explains Maguire's England CB pecking order: Chalobah, Konsa ahead
Maguire's solid return vs Uruguay
England played to a 1-1 draw against Uruguay in an international friendly on March 29 2026, with Harry Maguire captaining the side in the second half. Tuchel described his performance as solid, noting the veteran defender's composure on the ball and strength in the air.
Tuchel's centre-back rankings
The England head coach revealed his defensive hierarchy, stating he sees Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi ahead of Maguire, while Trevoh Chalobah is slightly ahead in mobility. He also mentioned John Stones but noted the City man's injury situation.
World Cup selection uncertainty
Tuchel said the squad is not yet finalised and that injuries could open a spot for Maguire. He added that if the team had to be named tomorrow, Maguire could be included due to the current injury list.
- Ezri Konsa – preferred starter
- Marc Guehi – preferred starter
- Trevoh Chalobah – ahead on mobility
- Harry Maguire – currently fifth‑choice
- John Stones – injured, technical exception possible
'I got exactly what I thought, solid, solid central defender play,' Tuchel said.
