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Harry Maguire 'lacks authority in the Man United dressing room' and has struggled with 'looking over his shoulder' amid debates over whether Cristiano Ronaldo should replace him as captain, says Jamie Carragher

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists that defender Harry Maguire is struggling to improve his form due to his lack of authority in the Manchester United dressing room.

The England international has put in a series of below-par performances this campaign - despite making into it the Euro 2020 team of the tournament last summer alongside Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci in defence.

The £80million man has faced an onslaught of criticism for his performances this season and become an unwanted poster boy for United's troubles.

The England defender has put in a series of below-par performances this campaign for United

To make matters worse, a section of Three Lions fans jeered Maguire's name when it was read out ahead of the game at Wembley and greeted his first few touches in similar fashion, as they sealed a 3-0 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday evening.