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Harry Maguire has skipped a family holiday as he battles to be fit for England’s Euro 2024 campaign.
The Manchester United centre-back, along with team-mate Luke Shaw and Newcastle attacker Anthony Gordon, were due to report early for international duty and the trio were expected to arrive in Middlesbrough for the start of England’s pre-tournament camp on Tuesday.
The first wave of players, excluding Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo and the four Manchester City players, will assemble on Wednesday ahead of the first warm-up match against Bosnia at St James’ Park on Monday night.
Maguire has not played for over a month due to a muscle injury but was still selected in England’s provisional 33-man squad for the tournament last week given his importance to Gareth Southgate’s plans.
And Maguire has stepped up his recovery process to ensure he is available for the start of the tournament by opting to miss a summer trip with loved ones to do three sessions a day.
Harry Maguire skipped a family holiday to try to be in top shape before Euro 2024
The Man United star arrives at the England camp before his teammates to gain an advantage.
Gareth Southgate included Maguire in his provisional 33-man squad despite his recent injury
Maguire’s mother, Zoe, and father, Alan, support Maguire’s football career. His mother spoke out about the “shameful” abuse of him last year.
He is accelerating his rehabilitation amid growing hopes of being in contention for England’s opener against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on June 16.
Southgate has branded Shaw’s chances of making the final 23-man squad a “long shot” given he has not played since February due to a hamstring problem.
However, Shaw has demonstrated his willingness to give himself the best opportunity to demonstrate his fitness by reporting for duty early.
Gordon, who missed the end of the season and Newcastle’s post-season trip to Australia with an ankle injury, also arrived ahead of his international teammates.
James Maddison and Kieran Trippier, who also went to Australia last week, are also due to report on Wednesday.
