Harry Maguire Deserves England Recall, Says Manchester United Boss Ruben Amorim

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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim believes Harry Maguire should be considered for an England recall, following his recent impressive performances for the Reds. Maguire has been a standout player in Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system, notably scoring two winners against Leicester City and Ipswich Town. The defender has been selected largely as the central centre-back in Amorim's tactical set-up and seems to be finding his feet within the team.

Amorim discussed Maguire's plan to continue playing for the Three Lions, stating that he deserves to be playing international football again thanks to his improving form. The Manchester United boss thinks Maguire is a great guy who needs to still improve, but his performances are quite good, and he can help the national team as a leader. Amorim's view on Maguire is a sign of how views are changing about the defender, who was previously stripped of the Manchester United captaincy by Erik ten Hag.

Maguire's recent resurgence has also led to speculation about his potential recall to the England squad, with Thomas Tuchel set to pick his first England squad for the March international break. The 31-year-old defender has only earned two England caps in 2024, one in March under Gareth Southgate and one in September under Lee Carsley. Amorim's endorsement of Maguire could be a confidence boost for the defender, who has built up more gametime under the Portuguese coach.

Some of the key statistics that highlight Maguire's recent form include:

• Two goals in his last two appearances for Manchester United
• Improved passing accuracy and tackles won in the last five games
• Leadership role in the team, wearing the captain's armband in an EFL Cup match against Barnsley

The defender's performances have also been praised by former Manchester United player Mikael Silvestre, who believes summer signing Leny Yoro is destined to follow in the footsteps of fellow Frenchmen, William Saliba and Ibrahima Konate.

As Manchester United prepare to face Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round, Maguire will be looking to continue his good form and potentially earn a recall to the England squad. With Amorim's backing, Maguire has a strong chance of regaining his place in the national team, and his leadership skills, experience, and form make him a strong candidate for a recall. The upcoming match against Fulham will be a crucial test for Maguire and Manchester United, as they look to progress in the FA Cup and build on their recent momentum.

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