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​England manager Southgate admits Man Utd skipper Maguire in doubt for Croatia

England manager Gareth Southgate admits it is touch and go if Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire is available for the opening Euro 2020 clash.

The Three Lions are preparing for Euro 2020 as they aim to win their first international trophy since 1966.

Maguire is a doubt for their opening group game against Croatia on June 13 due to an ankle injury he suffered with United against Aston Villa on May 9.

"We know exactly where he's at," Southgate told reporters on Tuesday.

"Our medical team have been over with him in Manchester. He's not travelled to us yet because of quarantine issues coming back from Poland. That was a bit more complicated.

"He's got a bit to do, like Jordan Henderson, to be available. It is going to be tight for the first game, there is no question.

"He is such a good player and because we had the additional size of squad, we wanted to take that opportunity to bring him into the squad."

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