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Michael Carrick believes Harry Maguire has put himself “back in the frame” for England, with Manchester United’s interim manager hopeful the 33-year-old will be recalled when Thomas Tuchel names his squad next week.
Maguire won the last of his 64 caps in England’s 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in September 2024 under Lee Carsley and has consistently impressed for United under Carrick since returning from a thigh injury that ruled him out for 53 days.
“He has definitely put himself back in the frame, if he was ever out of it,” said Carrick. “Hopefully from my point of view he gets picked and he goes [to this summer’s World Cup].
“Harry has been playing well, that is pretty obvious to say. Considering you look back not too long ago and he was out for a considerable period of time injured. He came straight back in when we arrived [in January] so there has been a bit of managing him through the weeks and the games and getting him right up to speed physically. He has just shown his experience, composure in certain situations. He knows what it feels like, he knows what it takes and he has done ever so well.”
