Even though Erik ten Hag dropped Harry Maguire from Manchester United's lineup, Gareth Southgate said that he "has measured Harry Maguire his England spot isn't in threat."
Despite losing his role in Manchester United's defense, Harry Maguire "has been told by Gareth Southgate his England place is secure."
The United captain started the team's first two Premier League contests of the year, but Lisandro Martinez took his position following the team's 4-0 defeat against Brentford.
Martinez and Raphael Varane, who joined United in the summer, have subsequently established a strong central defensive connection, helping the team to three victories.
With the World Cup in November rapidly approaching, Maguire is now warming the bench and will have to fight hard to regain his place.
The 29-year-lack old's of playing time for his club, though, won't have an impact on his place in the team, according to England manager Southgate, who has already spoken with him, The Sun reports.
Erik ten Hag has dropped Maguire (right) to the bench after a rocky start.
According to the reports, Southgate believes that Maguire has a lot of experience under his belt from his 46 prior England appearances and will include him in his preparations for Qatar.
Given that United kick off their UEFA Europa League campaign against Real Sociedad on Thursday, which means a more demanding schedule, Maguire is likely to be called up by Ten Hag sooner or later.
Sunday afternoon's Premier League match between United and Arsenal comes before that.
Tom Heaton and Cristiano Ronaldo are seated on the bench at Southampton with United's captain.
The defender will be hoping to play for England when they play Italy in Milan on September 23 and Germany at Wembley three days later to finish their UEFA Nations League campaign.
On November 21, they face Iran in the World Cup opener.
While Maguire was outstanding when Southgate's England team advanced to the European Championship final the previous year, his performance shockingly declined the next year.
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