Maguire has settled for a bench role this season at United (Picture: Getty)Gareth Southgate has warned Harry Maguire may have to leave Manchester United to keep his place in the England starting XI. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy PolicyMaguire has been one of the first names on the team sheet during Southgate’s time in charge of the national team, playing an important role in England’s runs deep into the last two World Cups and recent European Championship. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, however, Southgate admitted the situation cannot continue in the long-term, suggesting players such as Maguire and Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips may need to find a different solution. ‘Inevitably it’s not a situation that can continue forever,’ Gareth Southgate said of Maguire. ‘It wouldn’t be ideal because clearly the level of attacks, finishing, speed of the game would be completely different so I think it would be difficult but let’s see what Sunday brings.’MORE : Mason Mount prefers move to Manchester United should he leave Chelsea this summerMORE : Erik ten Hag ‘obsessed’ with signing Harry Kane as Manchester United plan early summer swoop for strikerFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro May 25, 2023 14:14 UTC