Maguire has shown that he can play at the highest level and deservedly is part of the national team, said Gareth Southgate, the selector of the English national team.
The United captain is exposed to constant attacks due to the games at the club from Old Trafford this season.
Many rightly criticize the games that Harry Maguire is providing this season, but the England coach said that the defender has his support.
– He took us to the semifinals of the World Cup and the finals of the European Championship, so there is absolutely no doubt that he is capable of playing at the highest level – Southgate told the BBC.
In November, former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said the English defender’s form was “humiliating”.
Maguire, who collected 41 appearances for the national team, was exposed to even more criticism in the recent period, especially because he was the direct culprit for the goals conceded against Burnley, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid.
The defender did not enter the game in the victory in the friendly match against Switzerland of 2: 1, but he should be in the starting lineup in the match against Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
– Harry was great in the fall performances for us. His situation at the club is difficult, there are many reasons for that. No player can play good or bad forever – said Southgate.
Let us remind you, United paid an incredible 90 million euros for him in 2019, but he did not live up to expectations.
Words of encouragement will surely mean to the 29-year-old defender at a time when there is speculation that his club is looking for a way to break up with its captain as soon as possible.
