Gareth Southgate claims it "never crossed his mind" to drop Harry Maguire from the England squad.
The Manchester United centre-half has been a regular for the Three Lions under the current coach, playing a key role in their journey to the final of Euro 2020. However he, like several of his compatriots, has experienced a sharp decline since the summer's achievements with his club form regularly criticised.
Maguire has played in a United backline that has struggled for clean sheets and consistency, shipping five against Liverpool at Old Trafford earlier this season. The 29-year-old has come in for particular criticism, scoring an own goal in his team's last Premier League outing against Tottenham.
