Harry Maguire forced off with illness in England’s win over Iran and told Gareth Southgate before conceding first goal
GARETH SOUTHGATE has revealed Harry Maguire was subbed off during England’s win over Iran due to illness.
The Manchester United star lasted just 70 minutes as the Three Lions kicked off their World Cup campaign with an impressive 6-2 victory.
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Maguire looked to be in discomfort as he was helped off the pitch by two England medics.
And speaking after the game, Southgate said his star centre-back was struggling due to illness.
The incident occurred moments after Mehdi Taremi fired home for Iran.
And Southgate admits Maguire had warned the England bench about his problem shortly before the goal went in.
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The Three Lions boss said: “Harry Maguire felt ill. He flagged it before the goal.
“There was no point carrying on, but other than that there’s no causes for concern.”
Meanwhile, BBC pundit Gary Lineker told viewers that Maguire was suffering from “blurred vision.”
And he was advised by a England dressing room source that there was nothing for fans to be concerned about.
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Speaking before Southgate’s update, Lineker said live on air: “Harry Maguire was struggling at that time.
“And apparently he had blurred vision, nothing too serious, he’s OK, we’re led to believe.
“That’s what’s coming out of the England dressing room.”
