Man Utd captain Maguire: Career best form?

Football
11 Jul 2021 • 8:24 AM MYT
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England defender Harry Maguire feels he is playing near his top level at Euro 2020.

The Manchester United skipper has been an important figure for Gareth Southgate's Three Lions in the road to the final.

“It is close to it," Maguire said on the official England podcast, when asked if it is the best he's ever played.

“I am in a good place, obviously coming back off a seven-week injury to hit the heights and form that I have done, I am really proud of how I have handled the situation and it shows all the hard work I put in during those seven weeks has paid off.

“I feel like I am learning and improving and I can still get better, but the main thing is the team and winning football matches and keeping clean sheets and that is the focus.

“I think a lot of people spoke about previous players and how it affected them and said 'He won't be able to do this', and 'He won't be able to get his rhythm'.

“You hear so much negativity over injuries, I just had to remain focused and clear-minded on what I wanted to do and I have great belief and confidence in my ability to be able to step in.

"You are not just stepping into a friendly game you are stepping into the biggest stage possible."