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Daily Mirror
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Daniel Orme

Erik ten Hag's prediction on Gareth Southgate playing Harry Maguire for England

Erik ten Hag's prediction that Harry Maguire would return to form looks to have been spot-on following his starring role for England.

The Manchester United defender was handed a place in the starting line-up for their World Cup opener on Monday afternoon - a decision that looked to be a contentious one by Gareth Southgate considering Maguire's indifferent club form for the Red Devils. He has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford due to a few unconvincing performances earlier in the campaign.

The former Leicester star found himself behind the likes of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, with major questions being asked about his suitability for England for the World Cup itself.

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