Allardyce urges Maguire to rethink England World Cup spot after Tuchel comments

Allardyce's plea for Maguire to reconsider England future

Sam Allardyce has urged Harry Maguire to think twice about his England involvement after describing Thomas Tuchel's remarks as harsh. The former Three Lions boss told Footy Accumulators that Maguire has endured criticism at Manchester United and lost his captaincy, yet continues to prove doubters wrong.

Tuchel's defensive assessment and Maguire's role

Following England's 1-1 draw with Uruguay, Thomas Tuchel acknowledged Maguire's "solid, solid central-defender play" but placed him behind younger options such as Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Trevoh Chalobah in terms of mobility. The England head coach admitted Maguire remains on the fringes despite starting the friendly and wearing the captain's armband in the second half.

• Maguire has 65 England caps
• Tuchel rates Konsa, Guehi and Chalobah ahead of Maguire on mobility
• England drew 1-1 with Uruguay in the recent friendly

If I was in Harry's position, I'd reconsider going with the camp at all.

Reactions from Ferdinand and uncertainty over World Cup selection

Rio Ferdinand labelled Tuchel's comments "insulting" to a player with 65 international caps, saying Maguire might feel he is more than the mobility critique suggests. With the World Cup squad deadline approaching, Tuchel refused to guarantee Maguire's place, stating that injuries could open a spot but he remains non-committal about selection if the tournament began tomorrow.