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Harry Redknapp defends 'proper defender' Harry Maguire amid his nightmare season at Man United

Former Tottenham, Bournemouth and West Ham boss Harry Redknapp has leapt to the defence of under-fire Harry Maguire.

Maguire was at fault for two goals in England's 3-3 draw against Germany in the Nations League on Monday.

It came after the out-of-form defender lost his place in the United team under new boss Erik ten Hag.

Legendary manager Harry Redknapp has defended 'proper defender' Harry Maguire

But Redknapp said Maguire was still pivotal to England.

Writing in the Sun, Redknapp said: 'Well, it might not be the popular view right now but here’s a thing… if I was picking the side to face Iran on November 21, Harry would be in it, for sure.