Maguire hopes Southgate will not handle MU and continue to coach the England national team

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Center back Harry Maguire expressed his hope that Gareth Southgate will continue to coach the England national team after Euro 2024, rather than joining Manchester United (MU).

Southgate's contract with the England national team will soon end and there has been no new agreement to extend his tenure until the 2026 World Cup. In this situation, Southgate has become a strong candidate to take over as MU coach after the team's performance this season was considered less than satisfactory.

Under coach Erik ten Hag. The team nicknamed the Red Devils has not succeeded in achieving its target of being in the top four in the Premier League.

Maguire, who is also a key Manchester United player, expressed his support for Southgate. “Yes, of course,” he said when asked about his hopes for Southgate remaining in the England national team.

“I don't know what will happen after the Euros. I don't know, and does he know what will happen?” he added.

Maguire emphasized that he really appreciates what Southgate has done since leading the national team. England is considered to have made great progress and Southgate is considered to have played a big role.

Currently, Southgate is focusing on preparing the England national team for the upcoming tournament. Previously, England reached the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup, the final of Euro 2020 and the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup under his leadership.

Maguire also highlighted the faith and support Southgate gave him during his time playing for the England national team. He expressed this ahead of the friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium.

England face Brazil on Friday (26/3/2024) or Saturday morning WIB. Three days later, they will meet Belgium. These two matches were held at Wembley Stadium, London.