Harry Maguire: How the defender of England has gone from spectator of the Euro 2016 to hero of the 2018 World Cup

The defender of superstar Harry Maguire, a fan of England two years ago, is ready to become a World Cup hero

Maguire, 25, has won millions of fans with his attitude down to earth. humor, revealed in his messages on social media.

Admirers dubbed him "Slabhead" after striker Jamie Vardy crashed a press conference and asked: "That's Jamie Vardy's Vardy Express." How big is your head? "

Before tomorrow's semifinal against Croatia, Maguire posted a series of images of him growing up with his family, including a disguised cartoon character Ali G.

Recalling the trip to Euro 2016, Maguire said: "It's been a remarkable two years.This is pretty crazy to go to England – and then my family comes out and look at me at the World Cup.They are very proud. "And fans have made their feelings known on social networks.

Kevin Maguire, of the Mirror, tweeted after Harry's head put England in front of the Swedes: "I have a son named Harry Maguire … good time to mention it." [19659013] Read More

Fazial Khamisa added: "Current Harry Rankings: 1. Maguire 2. Kane 3. Potter. "

Ibrahim Salha wrote," I honestly believe that if an asteroid rushed to Earth, Harry Maguire would come out of nowhere and get away from it. "

Comedian Rob Beckett said that "Star" is basically Bobby Moore with the body of a white rhinoceros

HLTCO joked: " I'm in love with Harry Maguire's head and few anybody knows it. "

And Mr. Geldard posted:" He wins absolutely everything … headers, tackles, corners, Wimbledon, X Factor, the Great British Bake Off. "

Maguire's Former Assistant Director Sue Cain described her as a" remarkable student. "She said," He's never had any problems … I've taught three Maguire brothers and they all loved their sport. "

] Maguire had already tweeted asking his neighbors to take out his trash cans while he was busy with England 's biggest game for 28 years.

About 30,000 fans will go to the London Hyde Park tomorrow for the biggest projection of the country's outdoor match, while in Moscow, the expected army of 10,000 people began arriving for a match likely to be watched by a record number of 30 million viewers on television [19659002] Nabeel Anappadikkal, 35, a businessman, arrived He said: "I love England and I really think that they can win.

"I watched the quarterfinals on television in Dubai. England wins, so I could see them in the semifinal, which cost me about £ 900. It's such an honor to be here ready to see England play. "

Defender Ashley Young celebrated his 33rd birthday at the hotel's Repino team. FA bosses put balloons in his room, while players left him candy.

He joked, "Do not tell the fitness guys," adding, "I think we have a great chance to go out and win, we have that belief."

His teammate Eric Dier paid tribute to Jordan Henderson who has not been beaten in his last 30 games for England – the longest race of all the Three Lions players in history.

Dier said, "Long live, let it continue, we loved every minute of every game."

Captain Harry Kane, meanwhile, was labeled "slower than". a snail "by the Croatian media. Tabloid 24 hours expressed surprise, he was the top scorer of Russia 2018.

A writer saw Kane play for under-21 against Croatia four years ago.

He wrote: "He did not know how to get the ball – now he's captain of England."

"He puts the ball on his chest, loses the duel and falls on the grbad.He decides to dribble, but falls more slowly than a snail …

" God, this great Englishman n & # No idea, I thought … who is this poor reincarnation of Peter Crouch? "

Kane and his namesake Maguire hope to make him eat his words

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