Harry Maguire Backs Gareth Southgate for England Manager
Harry Maguire, the Manchester United defender and England international, has expressed his desire for Gareth Southgate to remain as the manager of the England national team. This comes amid reports that Southgate is being considered as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag as the manager of Manchester United.
Southgate has had a successful tenure as England manager, leading the team to the final of Euro 2020 and the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. His contract with England is set to expire at the end of the year, but no decision on his future is expected until after Euro 2024.
Despite the speculation surrounding Southgate’s future, Maguire believes that the England players want him to stay on as the manager. When asked if the squad wants Southgate to continue beyond the summer, Maguire replied, “Yeah, definitely, obviously. We want to be successful in the Euros… if we are successful at the Euros, which is our main focus, of course, we want to be successful.”
Maguire has enjoyed playing under Southgate for England and believes that he has been instrumental in the team’s progress. He credits Southgate for taking “huge strides” since taking over as manager and believes that he deserves the recognition and respect of both the players and those close to him.
While there may be fans who would prefer to see someone else in charge of the national team, Maguire is confident in Southgate’s abilities. He acknowledges that managing England is a tough job and believes that Southgate has done an excellent job in leading the team to where they are now.
In terms of their chances in the upcoming Euros, Maguire states that the expectation within the squad is to win the tournament. He believes that tournament football is all about producing big moments, and with the talent they have, he is confident that England can deliver.
As Southgate finalizes his plans for the tournament, England will face Brazil in a friendly match on Saturday. This will be an opportunity for the team to fine-tune their preparations before the Euros.
Overall, Maguire’s message is clear – he wants Southgate to continue as England manager and believes that he has what it takes to lead the team to success in the Euros. The decision ultimately rests with Southgate and the FA, but Maguire’s endorsement adds weight to the argument for keeping Southgate at the helm.
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