Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes Harry Maguire is ready to play a key role in England's round of 16 Euro 2020 clash against Germany tonight.
Maguire started England's final game of the group-stages against the Czech Republic after recovering from an ankle injury that ruled him out of Manchester United 's final few games of the season.
The England set-up were pleased to have United's club captain back for the game and will be hoping he is ready for the intensity of tonight's game.
Speaking to United's official website ahead of the game, Robson was full of praise for the United captain.
“It’s great to see Harry Maguire back fit and I thought he played really well in the last game," he said.
"Luke [Shaw] came in for and I think he played pretty well too. So hopefully the two of them do play and I can’t see any reason why Gareth can’t do that because I think it’s a good set-up with Walker and Stones, who know each other really well from Manchester City, and Harry and Luke for United, who work really well.
“I think it’s got a lovely balance to it, whether they go for a back-four or a back-five. The balance of that looks really good and an understanding between the players is helpful.
"Also, Harry Kane hasn’t fired at the moment but this is a great opportunity for him now to hopefully have his best game in the competition so far and go on and lead by example and win the game for us.
“We [England] have got a few leaders. I don’t know if [Jordan] Henderson will actually play tonight but I just think, with Henderson, and Kane up front, you’ve got lads who are leaders and captains and can organise so hopefully that all comes together in having a really good performance tonight.”
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