Harry Maguire has proven Manchester United icon Roy Keane wrong with his form for England at the World Cup, according to former Three Lions right-back Danny Mills.
The arrival of Lisandro Martinez at Old Trafford has seen Maguire fall down the defensive pecking order, as Raphael Varane's growing partnership with the Argentine continued to impress on the pitch.
Despite his struggles for United, the 29-year-old was superb for England during their run to the quarter-finals. The defender helped his country keep three clean sheets in their five appearances, only conceding four goals all tournament.
Mills has now defended the United captain, as he praised the centre-back for his performances in a Three Lions shirt, while also pointing the finger at Keane for his role in the criticism that Maguire has faced this season.
Mills, speaking on behalf of 888sport said: "But all credit must go to Harry Maguire. It’s unbelievable resilience. The criticism he’s come under has been horrific at times. It’s been way over the top.
"There is a bit of a Roy Keane effect in there, because when Roy Keane speaks about Manchester United it’s like God speaking. He has such an influence because he was so successful, but the criticism has been overly harsh at times.
"To come through that, to be under that kind of pressure; knowing that one mistake and he will be absolutely vilified. His performance levels were superb and he should go back to Manchester united now, puff his chest out and say: ‘That’s what I can offer you’.
"If Ten Hag doesn’t want to play him, I think there will be a lot of teams who would take him. Without a shadow of a doubt.
"Every player has deficiencies. He’s not Cannavaro, that is for sure. But he’s proven he’s an exceptional player with unbelievable character and resilience, who can perform at the top level when he needs to.”
Danny Mills, was speaking on behalf of 888sport. Head to 888sport for the latest sporting odds.
ribainouy
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the same guy who can't play for his club 🤣🤣🤣
Tuuabopty
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I want man city or Chelsea to buy maguire. maguire is the best in those clubs because, those clubs they have good midfielders.
Dahaceinor
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McGuire is a BUST!! Stop the Shite!
mopklrsy
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Maguire typically plays well for England and is very inconsistent at man utd, nothing new
Pakabckoy
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At the US game, attack was via Maguire side. And the goals French scored was due to this poor positioning.??
jezabdnpyz
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World Cup Is A 7️⃣ Matches Tournament (If The Team Gets Into The Final)... A Season Is A 3️⃣8️⃣ Matches Plus FA Cup.., League Cup.., 🆑.., Europa League Or Others. Totally Different.
veecmpsuz
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McGuire can perform if he has a partner like John stones. Stones brings quality on the ball and composure to the defense and Harry looks great in that partnership. Sometimes I forget city almost signed him.. could’ve had a great career there.