![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/rio-ferdinand-accuses-gareth-southgate-of-placing-blind-trust-in-england-star/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Wolverhampton-Wanderers-v-Manchester-City-Premier-League.jpg&description=Harry Maguire has been included in Gareth Southgate's England squad for the World Cup in Qatar - despite being the fourth-choice centre-back at Manchester UnitedEngland's 26-man World Cup squad in fullRio Ferdinand may have something to say about Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad after Harry Maguire was selected. The Manchester United captain, 29, has struggled for form since England reached the final of Euro 2020 16 months ago. He's fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and made a costly mistake in England's last international against Germany in September. Ferdinand recently claimed Three Lions boss Southgate was showing 'blind faith' in Maguire amid his woes. The centre-back has done well for England in the past, such as when Southgate's side reached the semi-finals of the last World Cup in Russia four years ago. "I've always thought if you're going to win a tournament, you've got to have a good defence," Ferdinand told The Metro. "Italy had experience, solid defenders to win the Euros [beating England in the final]. You can go down the years and you can see that. "That's where we're probably at our weakest now. Even if there weren't injuries or lack of form, I feel like that was our weakest area anyway." Chelsea defenders Reece James and Ben Chilwell, who are regulars for England, have both been omitted from the squad due to injury. Manchester City star Kyle Walker has been included but is still recovering from a groin complaint. He underwent surgery in October. Harry Maguire is struggling for form at the minute ( AFP via Getty Images) What do you make of Gareth Southgate's England squad? Let us know in the comments below! John Stones and Maguire have also just returned from muscle injuries. Ferdinand added: "Kyle Walker, our quickest defender, has been out. Maguire, form and injuries. When you're looking at it, you're thinking, 'What are we going to do?' "Harry hasn't let England down ever. He's been phenomenal for England. But his form has gone out the){kind=link}
Harry Maguire has been included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the World Cup in Qatar – despite being the fourth-choice centre-back at Manchester United
Rio Ferdinand may have something to say about Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad after Harry Maguire was selected.
The Manchester United captain, 29, has struggled for form since England reached the final of Euro 2020 16 months ago. He’s fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and made a costly mistake in England’s last international against Germany in September.
Ferdinand recently claimed Three Lions boss Southgate was showing ‘blind faith’ in Maguire amid his woes. The centre-back has done well for England in the past, such as when Southgate’s side reached the semi-finals of the last World Cup in Russia four years ago.
“I’ve always thought if you’re going to win a tournament, you’ve got to have a good defence,” Ferdinand told The Metro. “Italy had experience, solid defenders to win the Euros [beating England in the final]. You can go down the years and you can see that.