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\u201cHe should play it simple, with one or two touches. He should try not to overdo stuff, but it starts with if he will be given the chance to play. He will need the trust of the manager.\u201d<\/p>\n
With Raphael Varane ruled out with injury for a few more weeks and Lisandro Martinez also nursing a foot problem, there is every chance that Ten Hag could turn to Maguire over the coming weeks when he reshuffles his backline, and Southgate will be among those hoping that the centre-back shows his worth at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
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The England manager has reiterated on several occasions that he has belief in Maguire, and Berbatov understands why Three Lions supporters have raised questions about the selection. The ex-Tottenham forward continued: \u201cIn the case of Harry, the abuse has been going on for too long. Southgate likes him as a player – and he is a good player – and he is trying to help him by calling him up to the national team, and trying to tell him that he counts on him. He was also wearing the armband when Harry Kane came off.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt shows that the national manager trusts in him, and this is one of the things that will help him get through the difficult situation that he is in. There are people judging Southgate’s decision, asking why he is playing people who are not playing regularly for their team. He is still calling them up to the national team, while there are players who are playing for their teams that are not being called up.\u201d<\/p>\n