Scoring goals against the Republic of Ireland, Harry Maguire mentions Manchester United’s contribution

DBasia.news – Harry Maguire emphasized Manchester United’s contribution to the England national team. The captain scored the Three Lions’ opener against the Republic of Ireland.

Harry Maguire is trusted to be the captain of the England national team when he faced the Republic of Ireland in a friendly match, at Wembley Stadium, Friday (13/11) am. Maguire commanded his comrades from the back.

Not only making England’s defense stand firm, the former Leicester City also scored the opener. Welcoming Harry Winks pass, Maguire’s header in the 18th minute turned into a goal.

Based on Opta Joe’s records, it was Maguire’s second goal for the England national team. He also became the first captain to score against the Republic of Ireland since Kevin Keegan did it in February 1980.

Furthermore, Maguire listed himself as the 33rd player from Man United who scored a goal for the England national team. No club has produced more goalscorers for the Three Lions than Man United (equaled with Tottenhham Hotspur).

Meanwhile, the other two goals were scored by Jadon Sancho in the 31st minute and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty in the 56th minute. England closed the match with a three-goal win without reply.

The victory was a positive asset for England to face two UEFA Nations League matches against Belgium (16/11) and Iceland (19/11). Currently, England are third in Group B standings with a collection of seven points.