Pranav Nair
Manchester United fans react as Harry Maguire impresses in England’s win over Ukraine
Eyebrows were raised when Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire was named in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Euros.
He missed the first two games but has since returned to make a significant impact for the Three Lions on the pitch. The 28-year-old has been the country’s best centre-back this tournament and continues to go from strength to strength.
Maguire won all of his duels against Ukraine and even got himself on the scoresheet as England ran out 4-0 winners on the night.
While Ukraine may not be the most intimidating side, it is a testament to England’s ability that they made short work of the east-Europeans. Harry Kane scored twice while Maguire and Jordan Henderson too grabbed a goal each on the night. It is fair to say that the three leaders on the pitch all stepped up and made themselves count.
Maguire’s return has also aided Luke Shaw on the left as the United star continues to impress. He once again grabbed two assists in what was another breathtaking performance.
Maguire’s form augurs well for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer going into the new season. The 28-year-old could go on to play a major role in what could be a special 2021/22 campaign.
We take a look at how some fans reacted to his performance yesterday.
United fans react as Maguire impresses against Ukraine
Harry Maguire’s game by numbers vs. Ukraine:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) July 3, 2021
100% aerial duels won
100% ground duels won
97% pass accuracy
17 passes into the final third
10 attempted long passes
7 successful long passes
3 clearances
1 goal
0 x dribbled past
What a player. 🤩🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/OHMs5VCHBi
Well done to Harry Maguire, a man among grovellers
— Paul Sewter (@PaulSewter1) July 4, 2021
Harry maguire has actually been insane for England. 2 motm performances in my eyes.
— AFCskizzy (@ACskizzy) July 4, 2021
Honoured to live in the same time period Harry Maguire and Lionel Messi are playing football
— Fellaini Propaganda 🏴 (@Fella1ni) July 4, 2021
Harry Maguire will go down as one of the greats.
— Sir Harrington The 1st (@harrypinero) June 29, 2021
If Manchester United had Harry Maguire Manchester United win that Europa League Final.
— Annemarie Dray (@Anna__Dray) July 3, 2021
I believe I owe Harry Maguire an apology.. he looks amazing
— Alex (@alexthfc2019) July 4, 2021
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Harry Maguire has hands down been the best defender at these Euros, once again showing that he’s a top level defender and leader but people will continue to not rate him because it’s “cool”.
— TR (@TacticalRole) July 3, 2021
Harry Maguire, gets loads of stick for who he plays for and the bad players he’s usually partnered with at club level but can see the difference he makes at the back when he’s there, constantly talking and demanding others talk back.
— Psycho2k (@Psycho2k) July 4, 2021
harry maguire has played less games yet has more goals than mbappe at the euros, it’s coming home
— Callum King 🏴 (@CallumKiing) July 4, 2021
