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Guéhi backs 'fantastic' Eze to shine at World Cup

Marc Guéhi believes Eberechi Eze will use his call-up to bounce back from Champions League final disappointment

Marc Guéhi expects Eberechi Eze to play a major role for England at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after seeing him successfully overcome adversity throughout his career.

The Arsenal midfielder missed a penalty in the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last month, having helped the Gunners win their first Premier League trophy in 22 years during his debut season.

And Guéhi, who played alongside Eze for four years at Crystal Palace, is confident his former club team-mate will put that disappointment behind him on the international stage this summer.

Speaking during a press conference alongside Thomas Tuchel in Florida on Tuesday, the Manchester City defender said: “Ebz is a fantastic player. I’ve seen it from day one, he’s someone that has overcome so many adversities.

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