Maguire, the nightmare continues!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Maguire, the nightmare continues!

English defender Harry Maguire scored an own goal for Scotland on Tuesday in a friendly match.

Relegated to the Manchester United sidelines since last season and finally remaining with the Red Devils during the summer transfer window, Harry Maguire found a smile again in the English selection. Despite his reduced playing time in the Premier League, he was started by Gareth Southgate during the match against Ukraine in the Euro qualifiers last Saturday (1-1).

On Tuesday evening, Maguire came on at half-time in the symbolic friendly match between the Three Lions and Scotland, at Hampden Park (Glasgow), and scored an own goal 20 minutes later from an Andy cross Robertson (67th). Aarson Ramsdale, the starting goalkeeper for this match, was unable to do anything.

The English nevertheless won 3-1. Phil Foden (32nd) and the inevitable Jude Bellingham (35th) made the difference in the first period. The Real Madrid midfielder then played a decisive role for his captain Harry Kane (81st).

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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