Maguire appreciation is long overdue

It is often said that some players are only really properly appreciated when they don't play and there is no doubting Harry was sorely missed during the final weeks of the season, after damaging knee ligaments against Aston Villa.

The captain is one of the first names on the team sheet and provides much more than his obvious leadership qualities and organisational skills.

As he displayed against Germany, when winning the UEFA Star of the Match award, it is not all about his defending either. He brought the ball forward with intent and this was a key feature of the game at Wembley, while also providing his usual goal threat in the opposition box from free-kicks and corners.

So it is encouraging…