Despite starting just three games for United in the Premier League this season, English defender Harry Maguire has been an ever-present for his country at the World Cup – featuring in all four of England’s games so far in Qatar.He revealed that Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has been sending him messages of congratulations throughout his World Cup campaign with England.”While I am away, Manchester United want me to focus fully on England. But I have had a couple of nice texts from them saying how well I’ve performed and congratulations on reaching the quarter-finals. It’s nice. I am sure they’ll be watching the games, but Erik Ten Hag will be supporting the Oranje. It is good to feel their support.”##NAJAVA_MECA_6870982##Whatever you say about Maguire’s performances over the past few years, you cannot deny that he’s shown admirable mental strength. He has insisted that his confidence has never wavered. That belief is showing on the field, where Maguire feels England controls games much better and approaches opponents with a front-foot mindset. Mentality and belief have helped on a collective and individual level, with the 29-year-old defender impressing at a tournament many onlookers felt he should not be at.”I don’t read too much if I’m being honest. You pick up bits and bobs and maybe my family read things more than me. I tell them to stay off social media, but maybe they don’t because it’s a habit for most people these days. I’m 29 years old, the captain of Man United and have made 52 appearances for my country. So, when I look back on my career and put everything into perspective, if I was a young boy then I’m living the dream. I’m doing everything I always wanted to do.”What are your thoughts on Maguire?🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/bD8ZipOsNm— Maina Kageni (@ItsMainaKageni) December 5, 2022 Winning the trophy will not be easy, but Maguire says there is belief in the squad to go all the way.”I think that’s the one thing I’d say that’s a lot different from the 2018 squad to this squad – I think we really believe that it is possible.”
