Maguire could play against Croatia: Southgate
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12/06/2021 - 14:16 Harry Maguire could yet play in England s opening Euro 2020 match with Croatia on Sunday says manager Gareth Southgate JUSTIN TALLIS AFP 1 min
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Harry Maguire could play for England in their opening Euro 2020 clash with 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia on Sunday although manager Gareth Southgate says it is a longshot.
The 28-year-old central defender has not played since injuring ankle ligaments in Manchester United s Premier League defeat by Aston Villa on May 9.
However, he resumed training with England on Thursday and trained again on Saturday.
Southgate told ITV it was not beyond the realms of possibility that Maguire a key player as England reached the 2018 World Cup semi-finals where they lost to the Croats could appear.
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Harry Maguire is unlikely to be fit for the start of England’s Euro 2020 campaign (Andy Rain/PA)
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Former England international Martin Keown has told Gareth Southgate to revert to a three-man defence at the European Championship if Harry Maguire loses his fitness race.
Southgate included Maguire in his 26-man squad for the finals despite the Manchester United defender’s struggles with an ankle injury suffered towards the end of the season.