England manager Gareth Southgate is set to include Manchester United defender Harry Maguire in his squad for this month's friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan. Maguire has remained a regular fixture in international selections despite varying game time at club level. According to Sky Sports, the centre-back is expected to retain his place in the national set-up for the fixtures at Wembley Stadium.
Everton midfielder James Garner is also in the reckoning for a senior call-up. Garner has impressed for the Merseyside club this season following his move from Manchester United. The 25-year-old previously played a significant role for the England under-21 side during their European Championship success, per The Guardian.
Southgate is monitoring several players ahead of the squad announcement as England begin preparations for the summer. The matches against Uruguay and Japan represent the final opportunities for players to secure their positions in the squad. No official confirmation has been released by the Football Association regarding the full list of players.
