Twitter in meltdown as Harry Maguire channels Lionel Messi on mazy run to nearly set up early England goal
ENGLAND ace Harry Maguire left fans in awe when he channelled his inner Lionel Messi and almost set up an early goal against USA.
Manchester United captain Maguire has come under immense criticism in the last few months following some disappointing performances at Old Trafford.
Ladies and gentlemen, HARRY MAGUIRE pic.twitter.com/BfjikUpJQ9
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That led to a chorus of boos from United fans and the same happened a few times while away on international duty with the Three Lions.
However, the centre-back is famous for turning on the switch when playing for Gareth Southgate and proved it already against USA.
The 29-year-old picked the ball up down the left wing and dribbled past TWO defenders before breaking into the US box.
Maguire then tried to find Raheem Sterling, who was in a perfect position to score inside the area, but the ball was cleared right in the nick of time.
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That was very uncharacteristic from the defender, who looked like Messi just for a few seconds.
Fans were left astounded by that piece of skill and flooded Twitter to praise the ex-Leicester star.
One supporter tweeted: “Ladies and gentlemen, HARRY MAGUIRE.”
Another posted: “Harry Maguire dribbling through the USA box 
.”
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A third wrote: “Harry Maguire is the only guy doing something meaningful in the buildup…”
This fan commented: “Harry Maguire in the USA box doing what he has been doing best.”
And that one tweeted: “England Harry Maguire and Manchester United Maguire are two different people on the pitch.”
Maguire has already picked his 50th England cap and is hoping to accompany it with the three points that could send his country to the Last 16.