Harry Maguire has described the 2018 World Cup as an ‘superb time’ in his profession as England put together for his or her first sport of Qatar 2022.
The Manchester United centre-back, on the time a Leicester City participant, was instrumental within the Three Lions’ success on the 2018 event, forming a part of a stable line of defense which helped Gareth Southgate’s facet attain the semi-finals of their greatest World Cup displaying since 1966.
Maguire has endured a torrid couple of years at Old Trafford, together with his declining kind main many to query whether or not the 29-year-old ought to even be included within the England squad this time round.
Ultimately, nonetheless, Southgate stayed loyal to arguably probably the most constant participant of his reign as England supervisor, and Maguire says he’s relishing the chance to characterize England on the worldwide stage as soon as extra.
“Yeah, [the 2018 World Cup was] an amazing time in my career,” Maguire advised Manchester United’s official web site. “[It was] a time where I probably took the next step in terms of playing in the big games, in the big matches.
“[The] Tunisia game, the first game of the tournament is always one that I really remember well. We know how important the first game is: get the three points and it sets you off nicely. And to do it in the last minute and for me to get an assist for it as well [was amazing].
“But it was a great memory all the way through [the 2018 World Cup]. I think the fans [and] the atmosphere that it was creating in the country was amazing to see.”
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“It’s the biggest tournament in the world for me. It’s watched globally by everybody.
“The build-up [and] the intensity of the World Cup, not just on the pitch but around it, you really feel it. You know how important it is and how much it means to every fan and every person in the country.
“It’s an amazing experience, and one that I’m looking forward to.”
England kick off their bid for World Cup glory towards Iran on Monday afternoon and will probably be eager to get a win earlier than tough clashes with the USA and Wales.
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