Manchester United supporters have expressed their excitement about seeing Harry Maguire come up against club teammate Raphael Varane when England take on France in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Maguire and England progressed to the quarter-finals after securing a 3-0 victory over Senegal in the Round of 16 on Sunday evening, while Varane and France cruised past Poland on the same day to secure their spot in the next stage of the tournament.
At club level, United captain Maguire has fallen behind Varane in the pecking order under manager Erik ten Hag, with the former Real Madrid centre-back forming a solid partnership with Argentine Lisandro Martinez.
Since Ten Hag was appointed Reds boss in the summer, Maguire has made just nine appearances in all competitions for United. Meanwhile, Varane, who picked up an injury just before the start of the World Cup, has featured on 11 occasions.
Following the Frenchman's injury, Ten Hag opted to start Victor Lindelof alongside Martinez, with Maguire having to settle for a place among the substitutes.
However, both players have played important roles in their countries progressing through the group stages at the World Cup and the Round of 16.
Maguire and Varane are both likely to start for England and France respectively when the two sides clash on Saturday evening - and the prospect of seeing the two in action is exciting United fans.
Here's how some Reds supporters reacted to the upcoming 'battle' between the defenders...
rapb_12
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Maguire is an MP son that's why Southgate scare to drop him from the England squad,but Varane is a hard working player that's why the French coach dosen't want to drop him..
doesn't England squad have a better centre back than him? if not,he's truly an MP son.
Pasklnrsu
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The difference between Maguire England and Maguire Manunited is the goal keeper, degea is not a dominant goal keeper like Pickford, degea can’t move with the ball on his feet but Pickford can Maguire need a dominant keeper like Pickford at manunited to succeed
oga keep quiet Jor
ceuabnor
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The difference between Maguire England and Maguire Manunited is the goal keeper, degea is not a dominant goal keeper like Pickford, degea can’t move with the ball on his feet but Pickford can Maguire need a dominant keeper like Pickford at manunited to succeed
This is a very British bias analysis,Pickford is 3 levels below De Gena. Harry is just a very slow defender who only likes to head the ball away🤣
ceuabnor
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There is absolutely no comparison between the two players,one has won everything and the other claim to fame being relegated twice in the same year🤷🏾♂️
Seycdeimn
1
The difference between Maguire England and Maguire Manunited is the goal keeper, degea is not a dominant goal keeper like Pickford, degea can’t move with the ball on his feet but Pickford can Maguire need a dominant keeper like Pickford at manunited to succeed
Bruce2019
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Maguire is an MP son that's why Southgate scare to drop him from the England squad,but Varane is a hard working player that's why the French coach dosen't want to drop him..
drop him and start who? just watch football and stop smoking weed. Maguire has been England's best defender so far.
yeteikorst
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Maguire is an MP son that's why Southgate scare to drop him from the England squad,but Varane is a hard working player that's why the French coach dosen't want to drop him..
Varane didn't even start every game, don't be stupid.
Veyabcit
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Maguire is trash
fehbknotz
1
nice
Soyikpstz
3
Maguire is solid and match fit for game against France
zion888
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Maguire is an MP son that's why Southgate scare to drop him from the England squad,but Varane is a hard working player that's why the French coach dosen't want to drop him..
cut the crap. the guy plays well in England shirt
jezabdnpyz
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Don't Really See What's There To Joke About.., Both Are United Players And Done Well So Far Respectively For The World Cup 🏆 In Qatar 🇶🇦. Wish Maguire And Varane All The Best And May The Best Team Wins.
rapb_12
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Maguire is an MP son that's why Southgate scare to drop him from the England squad,but Varane is a hard working player that's why the French coach dosen't want to drop him..