Harry Maguire to Man Utd? There’s one key thing to know about defending at that club, says Sam Allardyce

Leicester City and England defender Harry Maguire has the “potential to get even better” according to former England manager Sam Allardyce. 

Maguire followed a strong first season for the former Premier League champions with a heroic display with the Three Lions at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

Gareth Southgate’s men were able to reach the semi-finals of the competition – losing 2-1 against Croatia in extra-time – with Maguire’s overall performance at the World Cup praised.

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His passing ability, leadership, strength and nerve were all acknowledged.

Inevitably, Maguire’s name has been linked with a host of high-flying clubs including Premier League runners-up Manchester United.

Speaking on Alan Brazil’s Sports Breakfast on talkSPORT, via the Daily Star, Sam Allardyce discussed what he feels is needed to succeed as a defender for the Red Devils, with the former Everton manager admitting he feels Maguire is definitely good enough to make the transition to Manchester.

“If you get a good coach, they both take into consideration and stop this palaver about centre halves being good on the ball.

“You’ve got to be a very good defender if you’re going to play for Manchester United.

“I remember speaking to Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian Kidd about this. If you’re going to play for Manchester United you’ve got to be able to handle one-on-one.

“Manchester United need to go and break teams down and to commit, so if you’re a central defender you have to sit there one-on-one and be able to cope with it.

“This means you have to be one of the best defenders in the league.

“You can still teach Harry that defensive side of the game. Everybody needs to keep being reminded about what their responsibilities are.

“He’s certainly got the potential to get even better.”

Manchester United kick-off their Premier League campaign on August 10 against Harry Maguire’s Leicester City.

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