FIRST RULE OF FLIGHT CLUB

England defender Marc has been totally on the bull in the Euros but admits that being part of the Lions backline is very LOUD AND PROUD

- ANDY DUNN

MARC GUEHI has not just been one of the outstanding defenders in England's campaign so far, he has been one of the outstanding defenders of the tournament.

The Crystal Palace centrehalf is that rarity at Euro 2024 - an English player who has been spared criticism.

Gareth Southgate's side conceded only one goal in their Group C games and that was a wonder-strike from distance.

And the strong and composed Guehi has been at the heart of their impressive defensive effort.

But 23-year-old Guehi goes to great lengths to pay tribute to the wise, experienced heads who have made his transition to being a key England player so comfortable.

He does, though, admit he is still becoming accustomed to the verbals that are being fired by England's last line of defence.

Guehi says: "I am not particularly used to Jordan (Pickford, right) - it is a bit of a shock at first. Just the amount of talking.

"But, actually, when you look back on it, he is fantastic.