Tottenham: James Maddison sends message to Harry Maguire after Man United star makes England return

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Football Insider or go back to LFC Live.

(Credit: Imago) Sun 29 March 2026 9:30, UK Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has been quick to praise Manchester United defender Harry Maguire after his return to the England fold on Friday night. It was the Man United star’s first appearance for his country since Thomas Tuchel was appointed as manager back in October 2024, and his performance left many impressed, not least Maddison.

The Spurs star is still continuing his recovery from a knee injury that he sustained back in pre-season, and he is set to have a watching brief once again for Tottenham’s clash with Sunderland after the international break. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES James Maddison responds to Harry Maguire’s Instagram postInjuries have limited Maguire to a slightly less influential role at United this season, as he has only started 14 games so far in 2025-26, but that hasn’t prevented him from getting international recognition.

He took to Instagram on Saturday and shared his delight to be back playing for his country once again. His former Leicester City teammate Maddison was quick to reply with a message of support for the defender, as he commented with three clapping emojis.