The English midfielder made a mistake, almost causing the home team to concede a goal against North Macedonia.

England ended the EURO 2024 qualifying round with a 1-1 draw with North Macedonia. Enis Bardhi is the author of the opening goal for North Macedonia. Meanwhile, Jani Atanasov scored a disastrоus own goal to help the Three Lions equalize.

In this match, Harry Maguire was assigned to start from the start by Gareth Southgate. The Man United star combined with Marc Guehi to form a central defender duo in front of Jordan Pickford’s goal. 

In the 22nd minute of the match, Maguire almost made the home team pay a heavy price. The 30-year-old midfielder had a disastrоus pass at the wrong address, sending the ball into the opponent’s feet. North Macedonia organized a quick cоunterattack. 

Elif Elmas accelerated down the left wing, dribbling the ball into the 16m50 Three Lions area. Pickford’s goal fell into a red alert state. 

The situation forced Maguire to get close and clearly pushed Elif Elmas down. Maguire has put himself in a difficult position. 

Elif Elmas fell in the Three Lions penalty area. Luckily for Maguire, the referee did not give a card and did not allow North Macedonia to receive an 11m penalty. Maguire’s image quickly became a satirical topic on social networks.

Fans compared Maguire’s move to the situation where Boris Johnson tackled Maurizio Gaudino’s foot in 2006. Johnson tripped over his own feet before falling into Gaudino’s body. 

“Maguire made two mistakes. He completely lost control, slipped and fell on Elmas,” former goalkeeper Rоb Green shared.

Maguire is the mainstay of Southgate’s army despite his rather erratic performance. 

The Three Lions won tickets to the EURO 2024 finals with first place in Group C.