Maguire could play against Croatia, says Southgate

Maguire could play against Croatia, says Southgate


Harry Maguire (left) trains with his England teammates at St George’s Park on Thursday. (AP pic)

LONDON: 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 today.

Southgate told ITV it was not beyond the realms of possibility that Maguire – a key player as England reached the 2018 World Cup semifinals where they lost to the Croats – could appear.

“It is a long shot but he is further ahead than we…

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