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Harry Maguire is back in England training... but the key defender is set to miss the Three Lions' first TWO Euro 2020 group games with Gareth Southgate not considering him for opener with Croatia on Sunday

Gareth Southgate is almost certain to ignore Harry Maguire for Sunday's Euro 2020 clash against Croatia despite the defender's return to full training.

The Manchester United skipper is resigned to missing the opening game and next Friday's clash against Scotland.

Maguire is targeting a return, most likely as a substitute, in the final group game against the Czech Republic in 11 days' time.

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12:00

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Saturday 12 June

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06:00

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Switzerland

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Denmark

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09:00

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Belgium

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12:00

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Sunday 13 June

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England

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06:00

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Croatia

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Gareth Southgate will not pick Harry Maguire for England's first Euro 2020 group matches
The centre-back returned to England outdoor training on Thursday ahead of Sunday's opener

The central defender — who has not played since May 9 — took a significant step in his recovery from an ankle ligament injury by training on Thursday.