Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has been drafted into the England squad for this week’s Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain after Marc Guehi withdrew due to a hip injury.
Guehi was forced off at half-time during Manchester City’s defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed afterward that the centre-back had asked to be substituted because of the issue.
Having undergone a scan on Sunday to assess the severity of the problem, the 26-year-old has now been officially ruled out of the upcoming internationals.
The former Crystal Palace captain has been a fixture in Thomas Tuchel’s side since the German’s appointment as England head coach in January 2025. Guehi started all but one of England’s matches at the World Cup and featured in all four Nations League fixtures during September and October.
Burn, who has 11 senior caps to his name, was also part of Tuchel’s World Cup squad, making two substitute appearances. The 34-year-old returns to the fold after missing the previous international break with an ankle injury.
England face Croatia at Wembley on Thursday before travelling to Madrid to take on World Cup holders Spain on Saturday.
