Gareth Southgate is ready to put his reputation on the line in his support for Harry Maguire.
Under-pressure Maguire is set to start against Italy in the Nations League despite losing his place in the Manchester United starting line-up because of his alarming drop in form. But Southgate insisted that Maguire is still England’s best option in defence even though he has less than two months to rediscover his form ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
England boss Southgate said: “Whatever reputation I have I’m putting it on there. I think, look, you always have to back your judgement and we feel Harry is an important player.
