Maguire missed his country’s last camp in October due to a calf problem but found the net on his return to the side in Friday’s World Cup qualifying victory.
A stickier patch of results at club level has naturally made our captain’s work to return to full fitness even tougher in recent week, but Harry will never be one to shy away from that challenge, says his international boss.
Speaking after the Three Lions’ triumph over Albania, Southgate praises Maguire’s attitude and willingness to confront any challenge that lies ahead.
“It’s been a difficult period for him, coming back too early really but he’s a player that wants to be out there for his team,” the England manager said in his post-match interview with ITV.