Former Manchester United captain Maguire, who was snubbed in the Premier League this season, received a call-up to the England national team

2023-03-17 15:59

Former Manchester United captain Maguire, who was snubbed in the Premier League this season, received a call-up to the England national team


The 30-year-old former Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, who has become Manchester United's backup defender this season, has not missed the international stage. He received the call-up of the "Three Lions" England national team today and will attend the 2024 match against Italy next Friday . European Football Championship qualifiers opener.


Fewer appearances at Manchester United this season


Maguire, who has been underwhelming, has been left out in the cold as Manchester United have made 29-year-old defender Rafael Varane and 25-year-old defender Lisandro Martinez their preferred defensive partner in the lineup this season. therefore be cut.


The former Manchester United captain has only started 5 Premier League games this season and has not contributed any goals or assists. However, Maguire finally started today's UEFA Europa League last-16 round of 16 victory over Real Betis, and showed a key defensive ability in the game to help Manchester United keep a clean sheet. Under the circumstances, they advanced to the quarter-finals with a total score of 5-1.


Former Manchester United captain Maguire, who was snubbed in the Premier League this season, received a call-up to the England national team


England star Scholes recognizes Maguire's role in the national team


Although Maguire's number of appearances at Manchester United has decreased this season, England star Paul Scholes still recognizes Maguire's status in the national team. He said that Maguire is a player worthy of being called up by the England national team.


However, it is an indisputable fact that Maguire has not shown his best form this season, and Scholes escorted Maguire, "I think Harry Maguire has performed well in the past few years. And he has always been a reliable player for the national team, and he also understands that Maguire has been in a difficult situation at the club in recent seasons, but it is a normal part of his career that players sometimes cannot play games. Maguire also knows this very well, his Positive attitude and even if he doesn't get a chance to play, he will do everything he can to get the best out of England."


Former Manchester United captain Maguire, who was snubbed in the Premier League this season, received a call-up to the England national team


In addition, Scholes also said that Maguire's acceptance to participate in several international competitions is also good for his future development prospects at Manchester United.


In a recent interview, Maguire also admitted frankly that no matter whether he will play in the game or not, he still plays an important role in the lineup and contributes his own strength on and off the court.


At present, Maguire has played 53 international games for the England national team and started the battle in the elimination round of the World Cup in Qatar. Now he has been called up once again to the England team coached by coach Gareth Southgate, and he will accompany the team to start their Euro 2024 qualifiers away to European champions Italy next Friday.