Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best

Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's bestImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire (left) with technical director Jason Wilcox during the club's four-day training trip to MaynoothBySimon StoneManchester United reporter in MaynoothPublished5 minutes ago2 CommentsEven for a high-profile international footballer, sometimes mum knows best.In September 2023, when, by his own admission, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was at his lowest ebb, as he was abused and mocked during an England appearance against Scotland ("I came on, played really well, then scored an own goal"), his mum Zoe took to social media.She called the treatment of her son "disgraceful and unacceptable"."I didn't want her to, but she just said, 'I'm doing it! I'm not listening to you!'" Maguire said, smiling, as he spoke at length about his career so far and hopes for the future to journalists at the club's training camp in Maynooth, 20 miles outside Dublin."I think it probably does affect your family a little bit more in those moments. They've seen what we're going through and how tough it is."That was probably the lowest point, but it's part of the journey."I wouldn't change where I've been and what I've been through. It's definitely made me stronger and got me to where I am today."It seems unfair to focus on negatives.Maguire, 33, feels he has "performed really well" in six out of his seven seasons at Old Trafford."I still believe, even at my age, I'm arguably one of the best defenders in the world in both boxes," he said. "I don't think that's in question really; that I can be really effective later on in games, whether you're holding on to a lead or trying to chase a game."Yet the openness and the honesty with which he assessed his more difficult moments...