Harry Maguire deserves England call-up despite lack of Manchester United game time, says Paul Scholes

Harry Maguire’s reliability for England means he deserves a place in Gareth Southgate’s squad despite struggling for game time at Manchester United, says Paul Scholes. The United club captain started in Thursday’s 1-0 Europa League win over Real Betis, but has made just five Premier League starts all season under Erik ten Hag. Ad He was nevertheless called up to Southgate’s squad for the start of England’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, and Scholes defended the decision of the Three Lions boss to pick Maguire ahead of players in better form.

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“Harry’s in a difficult position, not playing games, we know that. But I think his attitude, saying it doesn’t matter if I’m not playing, it’s my job to make the club as successful as it can be, I think Gareth sees that in the England situation as well. Kane and Osimhen may not suit Man Utd says Scholes, backs an unexpected target Spurs want Kane to stay for 'rest of his life' — Conte “He plays all the time for England and it’s a good thing.