 interest but we look at Manchester United. We have to get the right results and performances, that is the main objective.' Maguire's chances of playing have been improved as Raphael Varane is out with a muscular injury, which Ten Hag confirmed would keep the Frenchman sidelined until the World Cup. On whether Maguire will be playing in the Europa League on Thursday, Ten Hag said: 'After training I will make a decision.' The England defender has six Manchester United games to prove his fitness and form to Southgate before the World Cup, three Premier League contests, two Europa League and one EFL meeting with Aston Villa. MORE : 'He is our guard dog!' – Antony hails impact of Casemiro after transforming Manchester United's midfield MORE : Louis Saha tells Manchester United){kind=link}
Erik ten Hag says Harry Maguire still has an important role at Manchester United, but his focus is on getting results for Manchester United and not securing the defender a place in England’s World Cup squad.
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The 29-year-old has not played since 28 September when he picked up a thigh injury in England’s 3-3 draw with Germany.
He had not been starting in the Premier League for United before that international break, limited to Europa League games, which had already put his World Cup place in question.
England boss Gareth Southgate stuck by the centre-back by playing him against Italy and Germany, but injury has set him back again.