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#4 Harry Maguire (Leicester City and England)

Belgium v England: 3rd Place Playoff - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Maguire could be a great signing for Man Utd

Much of the focus in the English media before the World Cup had been about John Stones. The Manchester City man had a very good tournament but so did his partner, Maguire.

The Sheffield-born centre-back had made his England debut just last year. This was off the back of an impressive debut season at 2016 Premier League champions Leicester City.

He is absolutely crucial to England's surprise semi-final run as he occupied the left-hand side of the 3-man centre-back formation adopted by Gareth Southgate

Great in the air offensively and defensively, Maguire also showed a good understanding of the game. He covered the left flank whenever left-back Ashley Young ventured forward. He was strong, dependable and always seemed to be in the thick of the action for The Three Lions.

He scored England’s opening goal in the quarterfinal against Sweden while his header forced the rebound which was converted by Harry Kane in the opening game defeat of Tunisia.

Already rumours of a £50m move to Manchester United are circulating. While he may be a few steps below the likes of Raphael Varane (France) or Jose Gimenez (Uruguay), he showed at the World Cup that he is a fast learner. He can only get better under the tutelage of a gaffer like Jose Mourinho.

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