Central defender Harry Maguire held his own against Premier League leaders Manchester United on Saturday despite Leicester City losing 2-0Getty Images - GettyCentre-back Harry Maguire was involved in a fierce battle with United attackersPA:Empics Sport
He said: “I thought he was outstanding. Every question asked of him he answered.
“He headed everything clear and was composed on the ball as well.
“Harry has shown in the first couple of games he has the personality to come out in these big stadiums and perform. But you have to do it on a consistent basis before you can say you’re an England player.”
Maguire shackled Romelu Lukaku, who had scored three times in his previous two games for United.
And boss Craig Shakespeare said: “I hope he goes from strength to strength. He’s been a terrific signing.
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“I thought he was very solid against one of the best strikers.”
Maguire hardly gave Lukaku an inch of space, although Marcus Rashford had far too much as the Foxes again conceded from a set-piece.
Shakey added: “You get punished if you switch off — and it’s something we need to put right.”
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