Manchester United defender Harry Maguire once again faced scrutiny from fans for his role in England’s conceding the opening goal during their match against Ukraine on Saturday, September 9th.
The Three Lions fell behind in the first half thanks to Oleksandr Zinchenko’s strike in the 29th minutes, but England were back in the game as Kyle Walker gave his nation the leveller before halftime.
Ultimately, neither team could secure a victory, as the match ended with a 1-1 draw, and this result has put England on a promising path towards qualification for Euro 2024 in Germany.
Despite England’s commendable performance in the qualifiers, which included four victories and the recent draw, questions continue to emerge regarding Southgate’s squad selections.
Fans expressed their bewilderment when prominent players like James Ward-Prowse and Raheem Sterling were omitted from the latest call-up, especially considering that two other significant players were sidelined due to injury. This decision raised eyebrows among supporters.
Maguire on the spot again
During the Ukraine match, attention was once more drawn to Harry Maguire, a player whose performance generated mixed reactions among fans on social media, particularly regarding his involvement in Ukraine’s opening goal.
Harry Maguire consistently enjoys the manager’s trust, despite his struggles at the club level, which have limited his playing time.
As Ukraine initiated their offensive move, it appeared that Maguire and his central defensive partner, Marc Guehi, converged as the ball was delivered into the box, allowing an unmarked Zinchenko to efficiently convert the chance into a goal, as reported by The Mirror.
