Owen Hargreaves says four players currently have their positions nailed down in the Manchester United team.
27.09.2022 - 23:06 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United's Harry Maguire was pictured limping with an injury after England played Germany in the Nations League.
England welcomed Germany to Wembley on Monday night and Gareth Southgate's side drew the match 3-3 after responding to conceding two goals against the visitors, with Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Harry Kane getting on the scoresheet.
Maguire started the game but he was responsible for Germany taking the lead after half-time. After a wayward pass, Maguire lost the ball just outside England's box and he subsequently brought down Jamal Musiala, which gave Germany a penalty. Manchester City's midfielder Ilkay Gundogan converted from the spot and that meant Maguire's mistake had gifted Germany the advantage.
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Maguire was pictured limping in the Wembley tunnel after the draw and it's possible he will be a doubt for the Manchester derby.
Southgate said: "John [Stones] is feeling something with hamstring, and I think Harry is feeling something a little bit as well."
Harry Kane also commented on the knock and added: "H [Maguire] had a pretty decent injury at the end there and he played another five or 10 minutes on almost one leg. So great character from him, really proud of him for that."
Southgate started Maguire in both of England's matches during the international break and that was a talking point considering the centre-back has been dropped to the bench by Erik ten Hag, who has preferred Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
The England manager has promised to pick his team on form but Maguire has played just 280 minutes this season.
Ten Hag will give an update on Maguire at his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon.
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