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Harry Maguire, back at the centre of England’s defence, speaks to ITV. “It’s a great feeling to play at this beautiful stadium … it’s been a long time since I’ve done it, so a great feeling to be back … the form of [Manchester United] also the form of myself has improved [since Michael Carrick took over at Old Trafford] … it’s big credit to him, and big credit to myself to make sure I’m in this squad, and now I’m looking forward to playing … tonight’s a good occasion to go out there and produce a performance … bring the intensity … talent will come through.”
There are a few familiar names in Marcelo Bielsa’s starting XI. Federico Valverde, who led Manchester City a merry dance earlier this month in the Champions League with that first-half hat-trick, captains the side. Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte anchors the midfield, while the defence revolves around Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo. Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, who isn’t getting much game-time at Al-Hilal, is on the bench. Wolves defender Santiago Bueno misses out altogether.
Continue reading…⚽ Updates from the Wembley game; kick-off 7.45pm GMT⚽ Live scores | Follow us on Bluesky | And email ScottHarry Maguire, back at the centre of England’s defence, speaks to ITV. “It’s a great feeling to play at this beautiful stadium … it’s been a long time since I’ve done it, so a great feeling to be back … the form of [Manchester United] also the form of myself has improved [since Michael Carrick took over at Old Trafford] … it’s big credit to him, and big credit to myself to make sure I’m in this squad, and now I’m looking forward to playing … tonight’s a good occasion to go out there and produce a performance … bring the intensity … talent will come through.”There are a few familiar names in Marcelo Bielsa’s starting XI. Federico Valverde, who led Manchester City a merry dance earlier this month in the Champions League with that first-half hat-trick, captains the side. Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte anchors the midfield, while the defence revolves around Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo. Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, who isn’t getting much game-time at Al-Hilal, is on the bench. Wolves defender Santiago Bueno misses out altogether. Continue reading…