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01.06.2022 - 22:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former England defender Stuart Pearce has suggested that Harry Maguire will be a crucial figure in Gareth Southgate’s England team during this winter’s World Cup.
The defender worked with Pearce at Under-21s level and has been described as a “smashing lad” by the former Manchester City boss. Maguire will want to forget the past season with Manchester United, but will feature for the Three Lions in the coming week, as they take on Hungary, Germany and Italy in the UEFA Nations League.
The centre-half was subjected to fierce criticism from onlookers this season amid United’s woes. It led to England fans booing the player during March’s internationals before an abhorrent home bomb threat followed in April.
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Maguire has spoken about both incidents, describing how his relationship with England fans hasn’t been affected but the bomb scare on his family had crossed a line. The 29-year-old has proved to be a sturdy presence at the back in the last two international tournaments under Gareth Southgate.
Pearce explained how he thought his struggles since Euro 2020 were “symptomatic” of a collective disharmony at United. He hailed Maguire for his efforts with England and pointed out that the loss to Italy in the final had seemed to take a toll on most other Three Lions squad members too.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “He’s been part and symptomatic of a Manchester United team that have not played well. I kept him at U21 level years ago, smashing lad and what he’s done at national level has been fantastic as well.
“The one thing is, he’s going to be integral to Gareth — there’s no doubt in my mind about that — he’s one of our number one
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