Opinion: Why 2023 could be a huge year for Man Utd captain Harry Maguire

Maguire played every single match for Gareth Southgate’s side in the Middle East, partnering Manchester City’s John Stones.

Although the Three Lions were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Varane’s France, the United skipper played exceptionally in England’s back four, despite his stop-start campaign at club level so far.

England conceded only four times during the tournament and Maguire also proved to be an attacking threat, assisting a goal for Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka in the opening match against Iran.

The centre-back also dovetailed incredibly well with United team-mate Luke Shaw, who was the preferred left-back for England in Qatar.