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Maguire was a key player for England under Gareth Southgate's tenure. |
Speaking to The Times , Rooney emphasized Maguire's importance to the national team, while also praising the player's strong spirit in the face of public pressure and criticism. Rooney stated: "Maguire has shown why he needs to be in the squad for the 2026 World Cup. A center-back like Maguire is extremely important."
The praise came after Maguire's impressive performance against Liverpool on October 19th, when he scored the winning goal to give MU a 2-1 victory at Anfield. According to Rooney, Maguire not only possesses excellent defensive skills but also has a rare tenacious spirit and impressive attacking capabilities.
"Maguire's experience is something England will lack at Euro 2024," Rooney assessed. "Maguire needs to be called back to the England squad." Maguire missed Euro 2024 due to injury. Under new manager Tuchel, he hasn't been called back to the squad either, even though a veteran like Jordan Henderson has been given a chance.
Even during the FIFA Days in early October, the English media reported that coach Tuchel had directly told Maguire that he wasn't good enough to play for the national team. However, Maguire immediately maintained his form and proved his worth on the pitch.
Rooney's support is clear evidence of Maguire's influence. If he continues to play this well, the Manchester United center-back will certainly make manager Tuchel reconsider his options.
Source: https://znews.vn/maguire-phai-du-world-cup-2026-post1595546.html
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