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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has insisted it is “so important” that Harry Maguire makes the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.
The Red Devils beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday With Ruben Amorim winning back-to-back Premier League matches for the first time Man utd Boss.
Maguire was the hero as the England international popped up with a header at the back post to secure all three points after Cody Gekpo had canceled out Brian Mbemo’s early goal.
Former Sheffield Utd centre-back Maguire has not played for England in a year with Thomas Tuchel yet to select him for any of his squads.
But, after watching Maguire score the winner at Anfield, Rooney believes that having the Man UTD centre-back in the squad is vital to England’s success in the summer.
Rooney said The Wayne Rooney Show But BBC Sport: “Harry Maguire for me today shows why he should be in the World Cup squad and I really mean that I think he’s very important.
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“I’ve heard Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink talking about him in that England squad and what a leader he is and the players look up to him and they look up to him at Man United too.
“He could have completely dropped the tools and wanted to leave the football club when he took the armband off and that’s not easy for any player.
“When that happens your pride takes a huge hit and he has to be there and support Bruno as captain and not play every game and last ten minutes of games.
“Coming on today (against Liverpool) and really playing again and showing his leadership and being a threat as well, set pieces are very important.”
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It was Maguire’s first win at Anfield since joining Man Utd and the Red Devils’ first away win against Liverpool since 2016.
As for his contract situation with Man, Maguire admitted: “I’ve been here for seven years now, so it hasn’t been difficult. It’s been on my mind a bit. I’m in my last year now, so it might be the last time I play at Anfield for this club, so I’m bummed to come here because it’s stuck in my mind.”
On scoring the winner at Anfield, Maguire added: “Amazing moment. Some great, great times at this club and some great winners,” he said. “Obviously to get a winner in Lyon and then at Anfield is a great moment for me, a great moment for my family, and yes, I’m really proud.
“I didn’t know where I was when I let it in.
“But when I wore down to the other end I felt like I needed to celebrate in front of the United fans. They’ve been amazing with me throughout my time. We know how important the game is to our fans.
“Last year we did really well and I probably had a chance to win it, so it’s a big win for myself, for every player, for the staff, for Robben. But more importantly, a big win for our fans because it’s tough for them.”
