Harry Maguire prioritizes Manchester United over England call-up

Harry Maguire has made a significant decision to focus on his club, Manchester United, rather than accepting a call-up to the England national team. Reports suggest he wants to be a key player for his club under new manager Ruben Amorim. The 32-year-old defender opted out of the England squad for the upcoming matches, despite previously being excluded from last summer's Euro 2024 campaign. Maguire has shown strong performance this season, earning a spot in the discussions for the national team. He has a total of 64 caps for England and hopes to return to international duty later on. Maguire recently struggled with an injury that forced him out of a FA Cup match against Fulham on March 2. He has missed several games since then, including two Europa League matches against Real Sociedad and Premier League games against Arsenal and Leicester City. After Manchester United's recent victory over Leicester, Amorim confirmed that Maguire would use the international break to focus on rebuilding his fitness. Maguire is expected to return when United faces Nottingham Forest on April 1, marking the beginning of a busy schedule. His decision to prioritize his club over international play contrasts with teammate Luke Shaw, who previously joined the England squad despite being unfit, which led to further injuries and frustrations for fans. With just one year left on his contract, Maguire aims to secure a regular starting position in the team's defense. He hopes this choice to focus on Manchester United will benefit him in the long term.