Maguire bags his big chance

“It was great experience and the fans were great. They follow us in numbers and there is always a terrific atmosphere.

“I got a feel of an England international and hopefully that will stand me in good stead in the future.

“It will be a proud moment when I get to pull on the shirt, something I have been thinking and dreaming about since I was a kid.

“I am very passionate about England – I have always watched them and followed them. When I do get to pull on that shirt it will be a great achievement.”

Tonight might come too soon for Maguire, although having been relegated with Hull last season, he is hopeful that his summer move to Leicester will give him the platform to earn many more chances in the future. A knee injury denied him an earlier call-up for the June internationals.

“Staying in the Premier League was massive for my England chances,” he said.

“It has been a bit of a rollercoaster, the last few months. The disappointment of getting relegated from the Premier League is an awful time for a footballer. After that it would have been a great confidence boost to come away with England, but it wasn’t to be.

“As soon as we got relegated I felt that it was a chance to prove to myself that I could play another season Premier League. Leicester came in, it great opportunity.

“If you are not playing in the top league against the best players it is hard to be selected for the national team, where you face the best players in the world.” in the When was a