Euro 2020: Maguire declares himself fit for England's game against Scotland

The England defender did not feature in his side's 1-0 win over Croatia in its Group D opener at Wembley on Sunday.

Published : Jun 17, 2021 09:12 IST

Maguire said he may have to play through some pain as he returns to full fitness.
Maguire said he may have to play through some pain as he returns to full fitness.
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Maguire said he may have to play through some pain as he returns to full fitness.

England centreback Harry Maguire said he is fit and available to face Scotland in Friday's Group D match at the European Championship after missing the opener due to an ankle ligament injury.

The 28-year-old was replaced by central defender Tyrone Mings in England's 1-0 win over Croatia at the weekend.

"I feel good," Maguire told British media on Wednesday. "I'm back available, I've been training and I'm looking forward to it.

"Obviously, the injury was a setback club football-wise. Internationally I wanted to come into this with a lot of games under my belt with full fitness.

"I've done a few sessions now and feel like my fitness is there, so I'm available for the game."

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Maguire said he may have to play through some pain as he returns to full fitness.

"I'm sure it will niggle me for a few weeks and months," he said. "I haven't had an ankle injury before, but from speaking to players and physios, I'm sure it will be niggling.

"But as long as it's stable and the pain is bearable, then I'm sure I'll be fine."

Maguire has been out for more than a month after picking up the injury in Manchester United's 3-1 Premier League win at Aston Villa on May 9.

The United captain missed the team's last five games of the season including the Europa League final, where it lost to Villarreal.

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