Is Harry Maguire Really Worth His 'Weight in Gold' For England's World Cup Hopes?

Thomas Tuchel has been urged to rethink his World Cup plans when it comes to Harry Maguire, with former England full-back Michael Gray explaining to GOAL why the Manchester United centre-half is worth his "weight in gold" to the Three Lions cause. German tactician Tuchel has some big selection calls to make ahead of a global gathering in North America this summer.

It appeared at one stage, having briefly threatened to become lost in the wilderness, that Maguire was destined to miss out on a boarding pass for the plane that will be carrying a star-studded squad to FIFA’s flagship event.

He was, however, welcomed back in from the cold during the international fixture window of March 2026 and figured in Wembley-based friendly dates with Uruguay and Japan - taking his tally of senior caps to 66.

Plenty of those have been picked up at major tournaments having graced two World Cups and a European Championship — helping England to a semi-final in 2018 and a final outing against Italy in 2021.

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He has never let his country down, amid the odd

Those qualities may be required again over the coming weeks, with the Three Lions hoping to roar their way to a first major title in the men’s game since 1966. Tuchel has

He has never let his country down, amid the odd question being asked of his form at club level and captaincy duties being taken off him at Old Trafford, with his vast experience and no-nonsense approach to defending considered to have served England well down the years.

Those qualities may be required again over the coming weeks, with the Three Lions hoping to roar their way to a first major title in the men’s game since 1966. Tuchel has hinted that he will be placing faith in others, with the likes of Ezri Konsa,